Othello Part 2 Blog 4- The End

The resolutions for main characters Othello, Cassio, and Iago are all quite different as we reach the bitter end of Shakespeare's Othello, the Moor of Venice. There are many dead characters heading into the last remaining pages of the play. Desdemona was murdered by Othello out of jealousy, Roderigo wounded by Cassio and finished off by Iago, Cassio was injured by Iago, and Emilia killed by her husband after she said too much. While all of these murders were taking place, it is Emilia who realizes Iago's horrible wrongdoings and explains everything to Othello before Iago stabs her. Now, the resolutions for the characters left vary greatly. Othello, heartbroken after realizing he had killed his innocent wife, ended up committing suicide out of despair. Iago- with his true, lying nature revealed- is going to be kept a prisoner and tortured in whatever ways will keep him alive. Lastly, Cassio who was found to be framed for what had stripped him of being a lieutenant, was given the position as governor of Cyprus. Death is a tragedy, and tragedies must end in death. Although many of the significant characters were killed, the ending does end on somewhat of a positive note. Iago is found guilty of his deception and Cassio rewarded for his unwavering loyalty.