Othello

Much of the play – ‘Othello’, focuses on Iago’s betrayal of others, however, the major betrayal in the play is that of Othello’s betrayal to self.
Othello’s self-betrayal is much to do with his flaws within his qualities. By having these flaws he (Othello) gives in to temptation from Iago – whereby he sets him self up to be vulnerable/paranoid and loses control. Once this happens Othello is led into a journey of mad jealousy. As he trusts Iago, he betrays himself in being ignorant to the truth and by doing so also betrays Desdemona (by not trusting her and killing her). This in itself is a form of his own betrayal, for he loves Desdemona and yet kills her for unjustifiable reasons.


Othello has flaws within his own qualities, which lead him to self-betrayal. An example of this is his trusting characteristic, which fails him; as- trusting turns to gullible (and therefore rash, in the consequential decisions he makes). This is proven in Act 2,
Scene 3 - where ultimat...