Deception is the key theme in the play, Othello by Wiliam Shakespeare, which is complex and each character is manipulated in different ways by Iado, affecting the outcome of the entire play. Iago's statement from earlier on the play, "I am not what I am", explains that he has different version and interation to especially Othello, Cassio and Roderigo.
Othello, the main character of the play, is manipulated by Iago's lies and tricks that Desdemona and Cassio is having an affair. Iago's character change infront of Othello, however he says, "I hate the Moor" (Act I, iii, 368). This is very significant because Iago acts as if he is the most caring and trustworthy friend to Othello, so that Othello would believe anything that he say, however he is deceiving Othello for his need to be in Cassio's position. Othello believes his dearly friend, "Iago is most honoest" (Act II, iii, 7) and his trust becomes stronger than his relationship with Desdemona which starts the tragedy, that Iago is planning. Iago's revenge on Othello for chosing Cassio as his lieutenant and his jealousy towards Cassio becomes noticable in the play too.
Cassio - by Sonya
Roderigo- by Khierah
