William Shakespeare
So far, the murder tally is up to two. Iago has now managed to kill Roderigo. It is painfully ironic that he still serves as a shining beacon of innocence to the world. Iago, however, experiences a new kind of power: he injures Cassio's leg, personally. So far, he has manipulated people to do the dirty work for him, but now he has taken farther action to actually immerse himself into the dirty work of his game.
I am certainly more impressed with Emilia. She has become just about the only character in the play who has any truth of what is actually going on (except Iago). After Othello smothers Desdemona and Iago and Emilia come to the scene, Emilia tries to absolve Desdemona of the crime she was accused of and after Iago says, "Go to, charm your tongue", Emilia responds, "I will not charm my tongue, I am bound to speak" (V.ii.195-197). She stands for justice in a time of utmost quarrel and lies and doubt.
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