Iago manages to completely take over Othello by convincing
him that his fears are true, manipulating his interpretation of the other characters
and turning their positive qualities against them.
Even though Othello didn’t suspect Desdemona of cheating
until Iago suggested it. Once the notion entered Othello’s mind, Iago controls conversations
and events to make it seem that a completely made up affair actually occurred.
[Handkerchief] "If she
lost it or made gift of it, my father's eye should hold her loathed" (III.iv).
Since Othello is convinced that Desdemona has been
unfaithful, he interprets what she says as evidence to support the claim. I
undone, meant to mean that she is distraught and confused by the accusations of
which Othello is convinced. Instead Othello thinks this means that she has
admitted to the affair which causes him to lose his temper.
“Alas, he is betrayed and I undone” (V.ii).
Desdemona is known for her virtue and obedience. Iago’s
claim that she has cheated on Othello severely tarnishes her reputation and
makes her crime seem especially devious. Iago has eliminated what made
characters likeable, giving them no redeeming qualities in the eyes of Othello
“Full of most blessed condition” (II.i).
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