"Othello" by William Shakespere: Othello and the Wheel of Deceit

In "Othello", a most captivating work, Shakespeare brilliantly spun a web of lies and treachery which every character quickly became entangled in. Each character played an important role in propelling the wheel of deceit into motion. This can be seen specifically through the actions of Desdemona, Iago, and Othello.
Desdemona, the fair, virtuous, and gentle wife of Othello is often considered to be guiltless in the play, since she was murdered by Othello for allegedly having an affair with Cassio, an act that she was falsely accused of. …