Mobley 1Taylor MobleyMrs. ScottEnglish 1302April 20, 2014Drama Essay: Othello - Betrayal/ManipulationThe theme of betrayal and manipulation is a running theme in the play Othello. Many characters in the play betray others, but also themselves. From planning affairs that ruin marriages and friendships, to not trusting their partner. The play of Othello brings out the theme of betrayal because Othello and Desdemona are the ones who were most affected by Iago's betrayal with their marriage, Iago plotting to put the handkerchief with Michael Cassio and the death of those who have betrayed or who have been betrayed. betrayed.Iago gave the impression of betraying Othello as a friend and his marriage to Desdemona. Othello receives clues that his new wife, Desdemona, is having an affair with Cassio and is no longer loyal to Othello. Othello once called Iago "honest Iago", because he knew at the time that he co...