Is Iago A Hero Or A Villain

Because revenge is unjustified, it is easier for Iago to perform evil actions because he is the play’s villain; whereas, it is difficult for Hamlet to perform evil actions because he is a protagonist. Shakespeare's placement of character traits creates a large impact on Iago and Hamlet’s revenge strategies. Because Iago is an antagonist, committing evil crimes is what his persona is meant to do. Villains are primarily ones to hold solely evil traits with little room for sympathy or improving one’s mentality for the better. However, in Hamlet’s case, protagonists are usually expected to have good morals and demonstrate more character development than the antagonist. As a prince, Hamlet is “aware of his responsibility for his people and that