What is an example if verbal irony and situational irony in Othello?
Examples of Verbal Irony and Situational Irony in Othello In the first acts of the play, verbal irony is most prominent, especially by Iago who tells Roderigo that “He is for him”(Act 1. Scene 2, Ln 75), though really, he is only using him as part of his scheme. Later, Iago tells Othello that he is a faithful servant” (Act 2) when is definitely not a faithful servant to Othello, seeing as Iago is trying to destroy his life. In the first act, situational irony is present as well. In it, Iago insults Brabantio by making the comparison between a villain and a senator (Act 1, Scene 1, Ln. 132-133). One would not expect Iago to insult Brabantio because Brabantio plays a key part in Iago’s plan to destroy Othello. Another ironic situation occurs when Desdemona goes and kneels before Iago and asks for his help even though there are many characters whom Desdemona could and should have trusted more than Iago, like her husband. ————————————–… Examples of Verbal Irony in