Othello

There are times when I am glad that I am introduced to something that I wouldn’t normally do on my own. Of course this entire class’s content is included, but Othello is an exceptional example. As college students, we have all certainly been exposed to Shakespeare in our lifetime. There is something different, more realistic about this story.
I think it may be Iago’s character. Something about his personality and motives related me to many other people I have met in my lifetime. He had this almost raw need for attention or to be the favorite. I must say I have been guilty of that character attribute myself. Now the steps he took to become “the favorite” are beyond my abilities, but I have seen the actions in other people.
Many times in my life have I witnessed a friend or acquaintance mold a story or leave the ending open for the listener to complete in order to further their own agenda. The other scheming he does with Othello, Cassio, and Emilia is great entertainment but also things people do in real life. Planting evidence, lying, setting someone up, an evil genius.
Part of our college education is to learn how to survive and succeed in the real world. My advice is to always look for the Iago’s in your life. If you are not looking at your Iagos they are probably behind you stabbing you in the back. ;)