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How is Othello and Desdemona's relationship doomed from the opening of the play? Thought the play, Othello and Desdemona's relationship is subjected to doom, destruction and disaster. Shakespeare cleverly creates clues and hints for the audience to recognise at the opening of the play for the tragic events to follow. Shakespeare makes the audience aware of Othello and Desdemona's doomed relationship by showing the audience that dramatic irony plays a key part in Iago's skill in manipulating others. 'I lack iniquity/sometimes to do me service' When Iago first speaks to Othello, he emphasises his own honour and warm-heartedness to an extreme. As the audience is already aware of Iago's devious character, this dramatic irony serves to warn us that Othello may be vulnerable to Iago's manipulative ways. It could also be seen as a humorous effect as the audience watch Iago's odd character change from scheming manipulator to a 'humble' servant. Another...

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