Othello, the Moor of Venice by William Shakespeare
I have noticed repetition in the play so far up to Act II. The characters are constantly saying how honest and loyal and loving Iago is. More than any normal person should in real life. Othello asks for Iago's recount of the fight because he trusts him. Othello asks, "What is the matter, masters? Honest Iago, that look'st dead with grieving, speak, who began this? Oh thy love, I charge thee" (II.iii.155-157). Even after Iago tells what happened, Othello again calls him honest and his love. The dramatic irony in the situation is that we know that Iago is evil and actually hates Othello and is plotting against him. The constant repetition of Iago's honesty is meant to add to the irony in all of the situations. It also adds to the readers' frustration of the stupidity of the characters in the play.
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