Iago

Iago is a two- faced character. He tells the person he is speaking with what they want to hear, but then he turns around and the audience then gets a sense of his true side, the side that will ultimately lead to everyone's downfall.

Iago is one of the most interesting characters in the tragedy "Othello" by William Shakespeare. Through some carefully thought-out words and actions, Iago is able to manipulate others to do things in a way that benefits him and gets him closer to his goals. He is the driving force in this play, pushing Othello and everyone else towards the tragic ending. Iago is not the typical villain in any story or play. The role he plays is unique and complex, far from what one might expect from a villain. Iago is not only very smart, but he is also an expert judge character. This gives him a great advantage in the play.

Iago is Othello's ancient, or ensign. He is a soldier with a good deal of experience in battle, having been on the field with Othello at both Rhodes and Cyprus. He is also one of Shakespeare's greatest villains. He is a master manipulator of people and gets the other characters in the play to do just what he wants. He manipulates others through a keen understanding he seems to have of what motivates them. For example, Iago uses the vision Roderigo has of a union with Desdemona to manipulate Roderigo. Cassio is a man driven by the need to maintain outer appearances, and he easily accepts...

Through some carefully thought-out words and actions, Iago is able to manipulate others to do things in a way that benefits him and moves him closer toward his goals. He is the protagonist of the play, pushing Othello and everyone else towards their tragic end.

Iago is not an ordinary villain. The role he plays in rather unique and complex. He is an expert judge of people and their characters and uses this to his advantage. For example, he knows Roderigo is in love with Desdemona and figures that he would do anything to have her as his own. By playing on his hopes, Iago is able to obtain money and jewels from Roderigo, making himself a considerable profit. He also thinks quickly on his feet and is able to manage whenever something unexpected occurs. When Cassio takes hold of Desdemona's hand before the arrival of the Moor Othello Iago's reaction is sly, making him a true villain indeed.

Being as smart as he is, Iago is quick to recognize the advantages of trust and uses it as a tool to forward

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