William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare is able to utilize dynamic characters in Othello. Roderigo would be an example of a dynamic character in Othello. In the beginning of the work, he seemed to just be a little bit upset about not being able to court Desdemona. I felt as though his jealousy was minor and would really not come into play again in the work. However, he proved to be rather intelligent as he appeared again in Act IV. He is really the first one to catch onto Iago's deceiving ways. Roderigo says to Iago, "I have heard too much, for your words and performances are no kin together"(IV.ii.181-182). This indicates that Roderigo has heard all of the lies that Iago has planted into each person's brain. He wanted to come and confront Iago about his lying ways, but Iago is able to convince him to keep quiet. Iago is able to show his manipulative ways through Roderigo. He tells Roderigo that because of his lying, Roderigo will be able to be with Desdemona. Iago says to wait another day, and if Roderigo is not with her by the next day, then he has permission to expose Iago.
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