The Downfall of Othello ?... What is Othello's motivation in ruining Othello's life? ... In Shakespeare's Othello he shows us that people should realize and understand their flaws and improve upon them. ... Cassio's most obvious flaw is that he cannot hold his liquor. ... Othello's ultimate flaw was that he loved too well. ...
In Act I Iago creates a plot to destroy Othello's reputation by saying that Othello kidnapped Desdemona. ... Last but not the least, Iago's biggest and most destructive manipulation in Othello is Othello himself. Iago feeds on Othello's insecurities about his race. He uses this to bend and break Othello to follow his will. ... He beautifully exploits his victims' flaws for his own quest of hatred. ...
Iago's hatred for Othello begins with the fact that Othello passed over Iago in favor as Cassio for his lieutenant. ... Iago secretly longs to be Othello's lover. ... Iago is Othello's most dependable advisor. ... Iago uses Othello's flaws to bring him against Cassio. ... Wicked jealousy was planted into Othello's heart by Iago; it led Othello to kill his wife that he once adored. ...
