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A 5 page paper which examines the character of
Iago in Shakespeare’s “Othello.” The paper focuses on how Iago’s character is primarily
one which is cynical based on Iago’s inability to love and his injured ego at being passed
over for positions. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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5 pages (~225 words per page)
File: JR7_RAiago2.rtf
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weaknesses which were only heightened by the involvement of Iago, the truth is that Iago was a manipulative man who played on the weaknesses of others: "the sin of Iago
- to plot the downfall of the Moor - is worse because it blossoms in a diabolical, calculating mind, as opposed to the sin of Othello which is committed because
he has become a mere pawn in Iagos hands, blinded by hurt, ruined by his own naivete" (Mabillard othello.asp). In the following paper we examine the character of Iago as
he proceeds to manipulate and deceive people for his own ends. The paper argues that his need to destroy others comes from a lack of ability to love and an
anger at being passed over as he has tried to gain position in the political system of his environment. Iago "Certainly, Iago was a liar; much like the biblical
Jacob, Iago was discontent in his subservient role and deceived those around him to bring down the rightful rulers" (Anonymous Iago the Liar Othello.html). He begins the play by insisting
that we know he is something other than he appears to those around him, stating to Roderigo, "I am not what I am" (Shakespeare I i). "The problem with Iagos
preferred method of service is that he cannot be trusted. He admits to being deceitful, purely for his own purposes," and we know this from the beginning of the
play, leaving no doubt that Iago is a conniving and deceitful individual (Anonymous Iago the Liar Othello.html). We have only to watch and see who he deceives and how.
Interestingly enough, everyone around Iago knows that he has lied to others, yet they do not seem to understand that he is lying to them as well. "Roderigo knows
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