Othello

Othello by William Shakespeare

Desdemona’s behavior towards her father in Act I, set her up for suspicious and deceptive behavior. Her behavior helps Iago plant a seed of doubt in Othello regarding Desdemona. Brabantio says, “Look to her, Moor, if thou hast eyes to see. She has deceived her father, and may thee,” (I, iii, 289-290). This line reveals an element of foreshadowing, which is a literary technique Shakespeare often employs in his plays. In Act III, Iago remind Othello of her behavior towards her father to increase Othello’s doubt. “She did deceive her father, marrying you,” (III, iii, 207). Desdemona’s sweet nature towards other men will increase Othello’s suspicions. Her early deception towards her father will blind Othello. He will forget that she left her father for his love.