Othello
... In Othello, this theme has its most potent and dramtic realiztation in the character of Iago. ... In "Othello" this theme plays a crucial role. ... Iago mentions the Roman God Janus who has two faces and even tells Othello "men should be what they seem" despite the fact that he has already revealed "I am not what I am". ... Othello is considered to be a savage outsider and even Desdemona,who has a much less biased opinion of Othello,saw his "visage in his mind" does not understand him,partly no doubt due to her innocence.