Prisha's Bizarre Takes on Lit

  I slammed the book shut — how did Iago not die despite embodying a crude, villainous persona all throughout and driving everyone around him into a manipulative frenzy? I was frustrated to say the least.  Othello: a famous play composed by the one and only, Shakespeare. Shakespeare crafted a story about a Moor manipulated by the evil ties of Iago and thrown into a spiraling series of events leading to the tragic deaths of Desdemona (his wife), Emilia (her servant), and unfortunately for him, himself. Shoulda looked for more evidence, Othello. And maybe, trust your wife. Iago getting ready to barbarically ruin Othello's life 😈 This play observes the discrete and careful orchestration of characters’ downfall crafted through Iago’s abhorrent scheme of lies, highlighting a motif of deception and manipulation arising throughout various instances of the play. Iago’s deliberate ploys were a part of the dramatic irony the audience was exposed to, making it all the more authentic to ...