Many people become the victim of themselves because others' jealousy overlooks their fine qualities. In the story of Othello by Shakespeare, many treacherous acts take place, and unfaithful friendships ruin great lives. Iago makes false statements to Othello, accusing Desdemona to be a whore which sets the play to be very dramatic. False friendships, loveless marriages, and husband's filled with jealousy constantly add to its excitement. One of the most unfortunate aspects of the play is Desdemona's death. Although Othello killed her, Desdemona victimizes herself. Desdemona, instead of Othello, kills herself unknowingly by caring and loving so much for others because Othello, who physically murders her, perceives her kind gestures as evidence to Iago's accusations of Desdemona being a whore.
             Desdemona's consistent love for Othello, even before Iago made accusations of her being a whore, contributed to her death when Othello later used it as evidence toward Iago's accusations. When Barbantio accused Othello of using magic to seduce his daughter, Desdemona, Othello defended himself and praised her for her love. He said, "She loved me for the dangers I had passed" (I.iii.169), referring to his stories about his difficult past. Desdemona's love could easily be misinterpreted by Othello and used against her. Othello could think Desdemona was trying to cover up her prostitution by being so loving that Othello would be tricked into loving her back so he would never suspect any foul play. Desdemona's love for Othello killed her because Othello could use her love as evidence toward Iago's treachery. Other evidence that Desdemona provided Othello was when she desperately tried to convince her father to let her accompany Othello on his trip to war. She tries to convince him, "That I do love the Moor to live with him" (I.iii.251). This can be great evidence because Othello's suspicion could cause him to believe she only wanted to live with h...