Destruction of Goodness: Power Dynamics in Othello

Throughout life, bad people will have greater power which destroys the inherently good population. In Othello, by William Shakespeare, the inherently good people are destroyed by the evil people. For example, Othello, Desdemona, and Cassio are inherently good in this novel for many different reasons. Next, the bad people attempt to destroy all the naturally good people, by spreading rumors that destroy their reputations and ruin their relationships. Finally, Shakespeare shows that the bad people will always have more power than the good, causing them to become extinct in the world. Desdemona, Othello, and Cassio are all inherently good which will cause their downfall, proving that Shakespeare did not believe in those who are naturally good surviving and thriving in the world. Othello, Desdemona, and Cassio are all inherently good in this novel because they treat everyone with respect regardless of race, age, or nobility. “My life and education both do learn me/How to respect you” (1.3.211-212) In this scene Desdemona shows how she has learned to respect all people. Desdemona has disagreed with many different people in the novel including her father and her husband, however she disagrees as respectfully as possible. Othello shows his respect by listening and caring for all of the

There is a constant flow in the world today of good people suffering downfalls and bad people still rising to the top. On a large scale, Isis keeps rising in the world, regardless of the fact that they are killing and torturing people. Some of the best have already suffered their downfalls, for example Mahatma Gandhi, and many other people who devoted their lives to help others. Some are even still on the rise to fame, but bad people prevent them from reaching that