While Shakespeare contrived many intricate characters in his lifetime, Iago is distinguished as one of the most sickeningly villainous personas in his plays. Iago’s true colours are shown whilst conversing with Emilia, Desdemona and Cassio. During this conversation, Iago claims he views women as "pictures out of doors" (Act II, Scene I) meaning he thinks of women as objects who's only purpose is to be nice to look at. Iago's misogynistic ideologies refine his already villainous nature. Furthermore, through these views Iago's role as the antagonist is reinforced by obscuring any redeeming factors the audience may have been clinging to. In addition, Iago makes the assertion that women "rise to play, and go to bed to work" (Act II, Scene I)
