at he is too familiar with his wife.This soliloquy reveals Iago’s evil character to the audience and predicts what is to come. Despite Iago’s reasoning to Roderigo that revenge is the motive behind his actions, we soon realize that Iago has a motiveless maliciousness; doing evil for his own enjoyment. In addition, the prominent theme of deception is introduced in the opening act. Iago’s precise description of himself, “I am not what I am” turns out to be major factor in the play. Iago’s ability to deceive everyone results in his near success of causing Othello’s downfall. The conversation in Scene III between Othello and Brabantio, regarding Desdemona, is similarly important. Brabantio words, “Look to her, Moor, if thou hast eyes to see; She has deceived her father and may thee” ,carry no truth but are used by Iago as ammunition to deceive Othello. Act I initiates Othello in a way that the play can progress smoothly to it’s tragic ending.In conclusion, the removal of Act I, of Othello would significantly alter the audience’s response to the play. The play would not be as effective if the audience was not aware of the information presented in Act I. In order to classify Othello as a tragedy act I must be included, or the downfall of the main characters may not be as noticeable. In addition, the minor events of Act I are crucial to initiate the play, and set it into action. Essentially, removing Act I from this tragic play would diminish the play's appeal; which would be a tragedy in it's self....
