"That I have ta'en away this old man's daughter,/It is most true; true I have married her" (1.3. 78-79).
"And I a heavy interim shall support/By his dear absence. Let me go with him" (1.3. 253-254).
"If virtue no delighted beauty lack,/Your son-in-law is far more fair than black" (1.3. 284-285).
Othello shows his honesty when he fearlessly tells Brabantio the truth. He even swears his life on it, showing how much he cares about Desdemona. Desdemona also shows her passionate love for Othello, telling Brabantio she had already planned on staying with Othello even if it meant going to the war with him. Othello and Desdemona are in love, but I hope it is not a simple infatuation. Othello sounds very noble to his country and respectful to the people around him. The Duke does not show any racism towards Othello. He even supports Othello after Othello humbly tells him of how Desdemona fell in love with him. The Duke also mentions Othello must be more fair than black, telling the audience we should not judge a person by their color because a person may be more intelligent or polite than we think. All Brabantio has a problem with is Othello's color, which is a terrible thing. He definitely would not have a problem with Othello if Othello was white. Iago completely ruins the mood of the scene. He is a cuniving backstabbing friend, who is clearly only in it for himself. Iago is just plain greedy for being jealous of Cassio's position and is being stupid by taking it out on Othello. Othello was being too thoughtful towards his "friend" when he trusted Iago with Desdemona. Roderigo turns out to be an even bigger idiot who can't think for himself. He easily gives up without even making the effort!
Will Iago's plan work?
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