Iago Is A Villain

Iago is the main character who is the evil villain in Shakespeare’s Othello. Iago is full of resentment and jealousy towards Othello and sets out to ruin Othello’s life. He is considered to be a honest man, but betrays every friend in the story. He is the third ranking officer under Othello in the military and resents his status. Othello is considered an outsider but is well accepted by the Venetians. Iago is prejudice and loathing toward Othello. When Michael Cassio is promoted over him, Iago’s jealousy is also aimed at him, only not to the extreme as to Othello. Iago is considered one of Shakespeare's biggest villains. Othello, Desdemona, and Roderigo are very naive about Iago’s words and actions. These character made it easy for Iago
“And I dare think he’ll prove to Desdemona A most dear husband. Now, I do love her too, Not out of absolute lust—though peradventure I stand accountant for as great a sin— But partly led to diet my revenge For that I do suspect the lusty Moor Hath leaped into my seat, the thought whereof Doth, like a poisonous mineral, gnaw my innards; And nothing can or shall content my soul Till I am evened with him, wife for wife, Or failing so, yet that I put the Moor At least into a jealousy so strong That judgment cannot cure. Which thing to do, If this poor trash of Venice, whom I trace For his quick hunting, stand the putting on, I’ll have our Michael Cassio on the hip”. (Shakespeare, 1604, 292-307). As added hatred toward Othello, he believes that Othello has slept with his wife Emilia. Iago knows that Cassio is naive and loyal, he intends to manipulate Cassio to help his scheme. Iago’s true nature of wanting revenge is starting to move in full motion here. He is not concerned if he hurts Desdemona or Cassio because wanting his revenge is more important. It is not his concern whether it is true or not about the rumors of Othello sleeping with his wife. In truth, Iago does not love his wife, he is incapable of love at this point. It is just another reason to hate Othello. He is blinded by hatred and jealousy that he intends to make Othello feel the same pain. The description
In today’s society, he would be considered a narcissistic sociopath, there is not a definite answer as to why Iago is the way he is. Shallow is who Iago is. Another character that suffers because of his treacherous acts, is Roderigo. Iago manipulates his feelings for Desdemona and used his money for profit instead of for Desdemona. Iago ends up killing is partner by stabbing him. His character shows no happiness or love throughout the story. His primary goal is to cause misery and strife to Othello. Though Othello is a good hearted person, he let his jealousy rage like Iago’s, this pleases Iago. Othello kills Desdemona in her bed because of the lies Iago created. Othello is so grief stricken when he learns the truth that his wife was never unfaithful, he stabs Iago and kills himself. Misery loves company and revenge is best served cold are the traits Iago lives by. Brabantio, Desdemona father was grief stricken when he learned of Othello and Desdemona eloping, but past away from the grief before finding out Othello killed her. His death is the only act that Iago did not get to fulfill all of his revenge of knowing his daughter had died. This terrible character kills his wife Emilia for telling the truth about his plans and holds no remorse. Emilia dies clearing her friends name that Desdemona was not a whore and was proud to do so. It is left up to Cassio to take him out, which is left to the