Othello 7

In Othello's final speech to his officers, he asks the men to give a truthful account of what crimes he committed and why. Othello does not want the reports to be plagued with under and over-exaggerations, he wants the utmost truth to be sent back to Venice. Othello states, "Speak of me as I am [...] Of one that loved not wisely, but too well; Of one not easily jealous, but being wrought" (V.ii.402-405). Othello wants it to be clear that he did not act out of jealousy; Iago's deception of Othello was the true reason for Othello's actions. Othello wants to be remembered as one who pledged his honor and allegiance to Venice, he does not want to be plagued with the sin of jealousy, therefore he blames his actions on Iago's deception.