Betrayal

Betrayal

1. Othello

   • Betrays Desdemona due to her infidelity
     • Kills her before realising he was tricked by Iago
   • Betrays himself
     • Deterioration in language
       • Begins to use animal imagery and speak less poetically, mimicking Iago

2. Iago

   • Betrays Othello causing the death of Desdemona and Othello
   • Kills Emilia after her Betrayal

3. Emilia

   • Told of Iago's plans
     • Betrayed her husband and her duty to him
   • Disloyalty
   • The betrayal was caused by her divided duty
     • Desdemona
     • Iago

4. Passion breeds betrayal

   • Othello and Desdemona

5. Love and selfishness causes it

   • Human nature

6. Caused through deception and appearance

   • Ocular proof