Act III

Shakespeare communicates the meaning of love in Act III of his work Othello. I found this act provides intricate details into love, and the varying emotions love can bring. Othello is stuck between the love and hatred for his wife. Iago's villainy is full blown, planting seeds of doubt in Othello's mind. Iago has given suspicions to Othello. At the end, Iago is planning to murder Casio. This act shows a vast contrast to the love he has for his wife at the beginning of the play. At the beginning, Othello has complete trust in his wife, even going as far as to put his life in her hands. Now, he has put all his trust in Iago's hands. I am amazed at the master manipulator Iago seems to be. Iago seems to make his will action, simply through his persuasive speech. Due to Iago's inflicted doubt, rather than wanting to spend time with his wife, like Othello had earlier in the play he now wants Desdemona "To leave me [Othello] but a little to myself." He wants to be away from the one he used to love so much.