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Character Analysis of Othello   In the play Othello,  the character of Othello has certain traits  which make him seem naive and unsophisticated compared to m both other  people. This is why Iago, to nettle his just rewards uses him as a  scapegoat.  Iago told Roderigo, O,sir, content you.  I follow him  Othello to serve my turn upon him (I, i lines 38-9).  Iago is  saying, he only follows Othello to a point, and upon reaching it he   allow not follow him any longer.  Iago has opened my eyes to see the  real meaning of deceit.  No matter what, Iago will try to take  advantage of Othello any time and he will be easily lead to believe  the lies of Iago.        The Moor, as many Venetians call him, is of strong character.  He is very proud and in control of every move throughout the play.   The control is not only of power alone of the sense of his being who he  is, a great warrior.  In Act I, Othello has a scuffle with Brabantio,  who has come to kill him, but before anything could happen Othello  said, Hold your hands, both of you of my inclining and the rest.   Were it my cue to fight, I should have cognize it without a prompter  (I, ii, lines 80-3).  The power shown here is quite astounding.         The temperament of Othellos character is of a dark man. A  dark man, not only because he is black, but in any case because his whole  person is very mysterious.  He is mysterious in that he believes there  is magic brewing everywhere.  With this dark side he is also very  outgoing, and not very bright.  He isnt observant and the schemes of  Iago work  well on him. Though he doesnt reflect too much on his  past, still occasional ventures of wars fought, he does let his  emotions run his life.         For all the dangers and encounters he has been involved in, this  man is still naive of the corruptness of other individuals. Othello  has a trusting nature in which he gives it all. He put all his trust  in Iago during times of war and during Othellos marriage to  Desdemona. This wasnt very bright of Othello, even if he wasnt