w that Brabantio is furious with him for allegedly seducing his daughter, Desdemona, through witchcraft. He treated the situation in an even-tempered manner in a way that his self-confidence is not tattered. He did not engage in bloody fight but instead he talked with Brabantio in peaceful means. This shows his great respect to Brabantio not only because he is his father-in-law but also because Brabantio is a noted senator in Venice. And this also shows his great knowledge in handling difficult situation. But when he discovered about the so-called "unfaithfulness" of Desdemona through Iago his confidence crumbled into pieces. He was enveloped in insecurities and pitying himself like he's too old for Desdemona and he's a dark man, not only because he is black, but also because there's a dark spot in his inner self. Another positive attribute that brings out his flaws is his generous trust. At first, Othello's trust is with Desdemona. In fact, he had second thoughts in Iago's statement. He told Iago that he needs proofs of Desdemona's unfaithfulness in order for him to believe on what he's saying. Othello said to Iago, "I do not think but Desdemona's honest:"(III.iii.241) This only shows that Othello at this time doesn't believe Iago. But when Othello's trusting nature was seemingly transferred to Iago, it became his greatest character fault in the play. He trusted the wrong person. Instead of giving her trust to Desdemona he gives his full trust to Iago that caused his downfall. This can be seen when Othello and Iago exchanged vows to each other. Othello said to Iago, "Even so my bloody thoughts, with violent pace, Shall ne'er look back, ne'er ebb to humble love,Till that capable and wide revengeSwallow them up(kneeling) In the due reverence of a sacred vowI here engage my words." (III.iii.478-479)Iago's villainess is mask in his so called innocence and it effectively blind...
