ABSTRACT
Any true tragedy dramatizes the mortal proximity between good and evil. But a tragic masterpiece does even more: it fuses them, shows them as unity. The Tragedy of Othello, Moor of Venice is the story of Iago's infection, seduction and possession of Othello. It is the story of the two halves of the world- good and evil- searching for each other. Desdemona exists mainly as a function: as an object in the discourse between Iago and Othello. Iago begins to instil in Othello doubt about Desdemona's fidelity. The Othello- Iago unity is the only real subject and has acted out its real theme: the triumph of paranoia. Cassio wants to regain Othello's respect, but does not dare approach him and request's Desdemona's intercession. And Iago needs Othello as Achilles needs Hector.
