On the Lack of Loyalty Shown in Othello's Act I

The first act of Shakespeare's Othello presents the audience with characters who are primarily concerned with their own well-being, reputations and advancements. Iago particularly stands out as untrue. He slanders Othello, and reveals plans to pain others. Desdemona rebels against her father when she elopes with Othello, displaying a nature of disrespect. Through these actions it is determined that Shakespeare's Othello Act I places little emphasis on loyalty. Iago speaks illy of Othello. Immediately after …

…Roman god with two-faces. The actions of these characters provide a first act of treason and deception. Shakespeare quickly shows the audience a glimpse of human behaviour at its lowest. He wastes no time developing the continual theme of disloyalty. Desdemona rebels against her father. Iago does not have a good word for anyone. He plots schemes devised to hurt others and benefit himself. Shakespeare noticeably produces a first act with few displays of loyalty.