Othello 1

"I have told thee often, and
I retell thee again and again, I hate the Moor. My cause is hearted,
thine hath no less reason."
-I.iii.349-351

This quote is from Iago when he is talking to Roderigo about Othello. It is showing that Iago is the antagonist of the story. The point of view of the story is also told from Iago's perspective. This aspect makes Othello a unique story. In most of Shakespearre's plays and in most of literature, the point of view is from the protagonist. It is hard as a reader to choose sides or decide which character is favored. We know that Iago does not mean well and is a selfish character. However, since the story is being told from his point of view, we feel as if we are part of the manipulation, and I personally do not want to see him get caught. The reader knows Iago's motivation for his lies through his soliloquies. During these soliloquies, Iago talks directly to the reader, telling them the truth, and making them feel like they are a part of his plan. This also causes dramatic irony. The other characters trust Iago and think he is an honest man, but the reader knows what really is going on.