Othello: Act II: Irony

       In the play Othello by William Shakespeare,  he uses irony to help characterize Iago.  Throughout Act II Iago says derogatory things about women in general.  His main aversion to women is that they are manipulative.  He believes that they should only "suckle fools and chronicle small beer," (II. i. 159).  The irony in all of this is that Iago is very manipulative of the people around him.  He especially manipulates Cassio, Montano, and Othello.  But he also manipulates Roderigo.  This irony creates some frustration from the reader and Iago seems hypocritical in his opinions.  Shakespeare uses this irony to create an evil manipulative character.