A villain is an antagonist who is involved in crime and is able to manipulate the people through words. Of all the characters existing in Shakespeare’s literature Iago is the most villainous. He is considered one of the greatest profligates because he has no valid reasons for the chaos he causes between Othello and Desdemona. Without Iago, Othello’s jealousy would have never weakened his confidence. Iago is indirectly responsible for the deaths of Othello, Desdemona and Roderigo. Every act in Othello contains an evil plot set up by Iago. It is ironic because throughout the play he is known as “Honest Iago”(II.iii.355). The readers are the only spectators that understand Iago’s true feelings. Each character believes that he is a trustworthy
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Othello trusts Iago because he believes he is an honest man, hence why he calls him “Honest Iago” (II.iii.355). Although Iago serves Othello and appears to be companions with him he claims that he truly despises him because he was not chosen as his lieutenant. “I have / told thee often, and I retell thee again and again, I hate the Moor” (I.iii.407-408). Since Othello is unaware of his hated he easily falls into Iago’s plot because he believes everything that Iago is telling him. Iago even says to Roderigo, “O, Sir, content you. / I follow him to serve my turn upon him. / We cannot all be masters, nor all masters / Cannot be truly followed” (I.i.44-47). He clearly states that he is serving under Othello to take advantage of him. Iago believes that by taking advantage of Othello he will be able to acquire the position as lieutenant. Iago is able to take advantage of each character through his …show more content…
With his words he can make Othello believe that Desdemona is having an affair with Cassio without any concrete proof. Iago willingly destroys the relationship between Othello and without the slightest feeling of guilt. Iago lures Othello into his plan when he says, “ She did deceive her father, marrying you, / And when she seemed to shake and fear your looks, / She loved them most” (III.iii.238-240). Iago’s manipulative words it all what Othello needs to hear to believe that Desdemona is cheating on him. “As to be bold with you, / Not to affect many proposed matches / Of her own clime, complexion, and degree” (III.iii.268-270). Iago tells Othello that Desdemona is not who he thinks she is. Iago persuades Othello into believing the Desdemona is unfaithful, even though she is the most innocent character throughout the play. Iago manipulates Othello with his words because without any ocular evidence Othello is still able to believe him. Iago can be considered as a villain by manipulation because he uses it to benefit himself and he does not have sympathy for who he is hurting. Iago’s character in Shakespeare’s play, Othello is one of the greatest villains in literature. His deceit and manipulation of Othello ultimately cause the death of three innocent characters Desdemona, Othello and Roderigo. Iago deceivingly takes advantage of people; he lies while making himself look highly regarded
Othello trusts Iago because he believes he is an honest man, hence why he calls him “Honest Iago” (II.iii.355). Although Iago serves Othello and appears to be companions with him he claims that he truly despises him because he was not chosen as his lieutenant. “I have / told thee often, and I retell thee again and again, I hate the Moor” (I.iii.407-408). Since Othello is unaware of his hated he easily falls into Iago’s plot because he believes everything that Iago is telling him. Iago even says to Roderigo, “O, Sir, content you. / I follow him to serve my turn upon him. / We cannot all be masters, nor all masters / Cannot be truly followed” (I.i.44-47). He clearly states that he is serving under Othello to take advantage of him. Iago believes that by taking advantage of Othello he will be able to acquire the position as lieutenant. Iago is able to take advantage of each character through his …show more content…
With his words he can make Othello believe that Desdemona is having an affair with Cassio without any concrete proof. Iago willingly destroys the relationship between Othello and without the slightest feeling of guilt. Iago lures Othello into his plan when he says, “ She did deceive her father, marrying you, / And when she seemed to shake and fear your looks, / She loved them most” (III.iii.238-240). Iago’s manipulative words it all what Othello needs to hear to believe that Desdemona is cheating on him. “As to be bold with you, / Not to affect many proposed matches / Of her own clime, complexion, and degree” (III.iii.268-270). Iago tells Othello that Desdemona is not who he thinks she is. Iago persuades Othello into believing the Desdemona is unfaithful, even though she is the most innocent character throughout the play. Iago manipulates Othello with his words because without any ocular evidence Othello is still able to believe him. Iago can be considered as a villain by manipulation because he uses it to benefit himself and he does not have sympathy for who he is hurting. Iago’s character in Shakespeare’s play, Othello is one of the greatest villains in literature. His deceit and manipulation of Othello ultimately cause the death of three innocent characters Desdemona, Othello and Roderigo. Iago deceivingly takes advantage of people; he lies while making himself look highly regarded