Othello 6

"Villainy, villainy, villainy!"

During this play, I couldn't help but notice the differences within the time the play was set and now.I thought it was strange that Iago's lie seemed to be a much worse crime than Othello's murder. In today's world, I feel like lying is second nature for many people. Today, if Othello would have been manipulated by Iago like he was, and Iago physically did nothing and Othello killed someone, Othello would be punished. I don't think Iago would have any punishment at all. But, Othello would be imprisoned for life no matter if he was manipulated or not. Today, we would think Othello was just an idiot for letting himself get used like that. But, back in Shakespeare time, lying was huge. Honor, nobility, and honesty were the best qualities a man could posses. Now things have changed. Honesty and truth seem to have been replaced with money and power.