Throughout our lives, we are confronted with people who are not always, as they seem to be and this is the case in Othello by William Shakespeare. The character of Iago is a deceptive and calculating man who uses the weaknesses and strengths of others to serve his own greedy purposes. His ability to take one's strength and turn it into a weakness is remarkable, as it ultimately leads to one's downfall. Throughout the play, …showed first 75 words of 1164 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1164 total…human emotions as it allows him to retain control over those around him. In conclusion, throughout the play Othello by William Shakespeare it is shown that outside forces can wreak havoc in our lives by using our strengths against us and turning them into weaknesses. Be strong in who you are and what you believe in to prevent from being deceived by those around you. Turn your weaknesses into your strengths and trust your instincts.