of irony presented in this novel. They are: situational, verbal, and

dramatic. Irony plays an important role in Othello. It creates suspense,

There are many examples of situational irony in this play. Cassio

was the one Iago wanted dead or out of his position. At the end of the play,

Cassio was the only one that did not die and Othello actually promoted him

to a higher position. In the end Iago never accomplishes what he started

to do-- to get back at Othello and take Cassio's place. Both Othello and

Iago treat their wives horribly. Both killed their wives even through

their innocence. Iago killed his wife because she was working against his

plan. Othello killed his wife because he thought she cheated on him when

she really didn't. Before he killed her, Iago used his wife in a way

that helped him to betray Othello. She was a good friend of Desdemona's

and she worked against her friend without knowing it. She took Desd

Then, the audience knows what is going on when most characters don't.

which doth mock the meat it feeds on"(III.III.192). This line covers many

puts in his "best friend." Most things Iago says are ironic and he's

this matter"(II.III.251-52). These lines are just a few of the ironic

know something the characters don't. The strongest piece of dramatic irony

handkerchief in Cassio's room to make him look guilty. Also, throughout

(II.III.179) & (I.III.319), "I know, Iago, Thy honesty and love doth mince

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