Introduction to 'Othello' and plot exploration

Iago is angry that he has been passed over for promotion, so pretends to love Othello whist plotting his downfall Iago tells Desdemona's father about her secret marriage to Othello which causes trouble but she defends her love for him Iago preys on Othello’s insecurity by planting Desdemona’s handkerchief – false proof of her betrayal - in Cassio’s room Iago manipulates Othello to the point where he murders his wife, as punishment for her supposed unfaithfulness Race and gender are key contextual ideas to consider in the play