Examine III.iii.267-278. In what sense does this passage mark a change in Othello's thinking regarding Desdemona's supposed infidelity? What is Iago's argument in these lines in respect to "nature" and Desdemona's desires?

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In Act III, scene iii of "Othello," Iago persuades Othello of Desdemona's infidelity by speaking of human nature and desires, and of her ability to deceive.Iago persuades OthelloIn the tragic play "Othello," Othello is married to Desdemona, a young woman who deceived her own father in order to marry the man she loved. Iago is the villain, a man of no scruples who wants revenge. To achieve his goals, he plants the seed of doubt in Othello's heart concerning Desdemona's fidelity.It is in Act III, scene iii that Othello finally changes his mind about his wife for good. Iago first convinces Othello that Desdemona must be quite deceitful if she was able to hide her feelings for and her marriage to Othello from her own father.Then, as Othello begins doubting her, Iago tells him that Cassio - the one whom Othello suspects - has been talking about Desdemona in his sleep. He also claims to have seen Cassio holding a handkerchief that is supposed to be Desdemona's.To crown his achievements, Iago paints an awful picture of Desdemona's nature and desire, comparing her to animals having intercourse. He mentions goats, monkeys and wolves, perhaps to make it all more disgusting to Othello. He succeeds, and Othello decides to kill both Desdemona and Cassio for the supposed betrayal.Learn more about Othello here:https://brainly.com/question/26506136#SPJ1