How does Shakespeare present chaos in Act 3 scene 3? In this essay I am going to focus on how Shakespeare presents chaos in Othello’s mind in Act 3.3, when he is manipulated into believing his wife’s unfaithfulness. It will also establish how chaos is presented in Act 5.2 where Othello commits both murder and suicide. The beginning of the play implies Othello is a rational soldier. The impression created by this makes an audience or reader think that he is a kind man who thinks clearly before he takes any action. The reader is also given the impression, from this scene that Othello is very Honourable and proud of his achievements when quoted, ‘my services which I have done….Shall out-tongue his complaints’, meaning, he believes his accomplishments will overrule any accusations he may ever face. Act 3.3 displays the progress of Iago convincing Othello that his wife, Desdemona is not loyal to him. Also in this scene Emilia give Desdemona’s lost handkerchief to Iago, although unwillingly, so causing more speculation. The build up to the following scenes is easy to notice in Act 2.1, when Iago accompanies Desdemona in reuniting with her husband. The suspense is built up when a reader is aware of Iago’s Eagerness to meet Othello. Soon after the reunion, Iago soon begins his plaint to ruin the happy marriage of Othello and Desdemona. Throughout Act 3.3, Othello, Othello’s mindset changes. Analysing this part of the play, it becomes easy to see that Othello only seems to believe his wife when Iago isn’t around. Iago spends the most part of the act, manipulating Othello and tricking him into believing that Desdemona has been unfaithful. When Iago leaves the scene, Othello’s state of mind appears calmer. Although it seems still a little confused. Shakespeare uses manipulation here to show a reader hoe Othello is easily lead by others. After speaking with his wife for a short time, Othello claims, ‘Excellent wretch! Perdition catch my soul! But I do love thee, and when...