Iago

seemingly loyal person, Iago. Iago is Othello’s ancient who follows Othello and pretends loyalty. Iago says “Good my lord, pardon me/ though I am bound to every act of duty/ I am not bound to that all slaves are free to/ utter my thoughts?” (3.3.138-141). Iago’s words show that Iago puts an effort to build the trust with Othello, pretending that he will be always honest to Othello. Othello completely believes Iago without any suspicion because Iago’s voice is robust and sounds as if Iago didn’t…

Iago’s villainy and how it enhanced his work. Iago is the antagonist of the play “Othello.” The reason why he enhances the play as a villian is…

From the first scene of Othello it is seen that Iago completely despises Othello’s decision to make Cassio his lieutenant. After years of fighting side by side Iago is blindsided by Othello and he feels the need to avenge against Othello for his decision. One could argue that Iago is motivated by a heightened sense of justice; however he is actually motivated by his hatred for Othello and his desire to ruin Othello’s life. The idea of Iago being motivated by justice is nothing in compared to the…

Maczka The Ultimate Villain of Contempt and Malice: Iago Ashley Maczka Sister Marlene Mucha, SSJ Honors British Literature February 10, 2016 The Ultimate Villain of Contempt and Malice: Iago Iago, Shakespeare?s antagonist in Othello, is set apart from most of the characters of his time. His evil spirit and corrupt, manipulative nature create the perfect villain, and his actions can assure this. Iago is very different from other villains and antagonists for…

Othello has known Iago longer then Desdemona, in which it can be assumed that Othello has a great trust in Iago over his wife. This trust could be the devastation of Othello believing Iago word over his wife Desdemona when accused of being unfaithful with Cassio. Iago always shows Othello his trust by making Othello believe that he is there for him. Iago does not only play with Othello’s mind by talking to him and lying to him, but Iago also play’s with other’s characters minds too. Iago is…

their relationships. Iago, in particular, go through the whole play with a negative view on everything. Othello, an army general, believes that someone else shall be his lieutenant rather…

Shakespeare’s Othello that makes the audience intrigued? When reading Othello, you are already told of the deceiving plans from Iago, a man who craves for revenge, about how he is going to make Othello pay for choosing Cassio as a lieutenant instead of him. Iago puts up an innocent smile in public, but behind the scene, he reveals himself to the audience. Throughout the play, Iago narrates his thoughts to the audiences giving them more information of what he plans to do. He manipulates everyone…

of Othello, Desdemona, and Cassio. Iago is envious of Othello and it appears that he makes it his goal to destroy the happiness the others. As stated by McCloskey, “Wounded pride, a feeling of personal injustice, and jealous suspicion coalesce into his master- passion of hate for Othello the Moor” (25). First, Iago seeks out Othello to give him false news of Desdemona having an affair with Cassio. Even though at this time Othello has no reason to believe him, Iago said to him, “Look at your…

The opening scene of William Shakespeare's Othello begins with a dialogue between Iago and Roderigo. This is a precursor for other meaningful conversations between the two and sets the scene for what evolves into a relationship which makes a lasting impact on many lives. Within "The Economics of Iago and Others," Robert Heilman claims, "For a minor characters whom we tend to forget, Roderigo has a rather substantial role; the fact is that he is more important than he may seem" (557). Although…

crippling betrayal at the hands of the sinister Iago. Iago betrays his General Othello by trying to ruin his relationship with Desdemona through a series of devious acts designed to get revenge on Othello for not promoting him to Lieutenant. Iago betrays his friend Rodrigo by using his deep lust for Desdemona against him, he uses Rodrigo’s stubbornness to manipulate and ultimately betray him. Both these characters make the mistake of trusting Iago which results in their downfall. The most…