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    Iago demands the audience’s complicity we cannot help being fascinated by him In Shakespeare’s Othello‚ the character of Iago is constructed to demand the audience’s complicity despite the corrupt nature of his actions. an Elizabethan audience may have responded in a negative fashion to Iago’s manipulative behaviour but in contrast with this‚ the post Freudian audience would be fascinated by the psychological aspect of his character. Iago is undoubtedly the most psychologically intriguing character

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    feeble proof as solid evidence of Desdemona’s infidelity. After the seed of Desdemona being false is planted by Iago‚ Othello is unsure and demands “ocular proof” that Desdemona is guilty (Oth.3.3.411). Iago claims that Cassio‚ being “loose of soul”‚ has confessed in his sleep through saying “Sweet Desdemona‚ Let us be wary‚ let us hide our loves” and then proceeding to kiss and grope Iago (3.3.472-477). This convinces Othello of her disloyalty‚ denoting “a foregone conclusion” (3.3.486). This urges

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    persuasive language is used predominantly throughout the text‚ mainly by the character Iago. Iago is a very different character from all the others in the play. It is Iago’s talent for understanding and manipulating the desires of those around him that makes him both a powerful and compelling figure. Through his persuasive and manipulative nature he seems to be a friend to all. Iago anticipates and manipulates all the other characters in the play so skilfully that they seem to be acting simultaneously

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    The character of Iago in William Shakespeare’s Othello is a villan in the play‚ as both the narrator and the primary instigator of change throughout the text. Iago plays a very important role in the tragedy. He poisons others’ thoughts‚ creates ideas in their heads. His ability to manipulate others‚ to find others’ weakness and to use other people are three important aspects that reveal his true nature and influence his interactions with other important characters. Iago’s attitude toward all the

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    Iago's Revenge to Othello

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    William Shakespeare and it is portrayed from the character Iago. Through Iago’s soliloquies he reveals his horrible doings. Iago wants to get revenge on Othello and his loved one Desdemona. The reason why he wants to get revenge at Othello is because he promotes Cassio to Lieutenant. Iago takes advantage of his reputation “Honesty Iago” to manipulate other characters in the play to get revenge from Othello. Iago is aware that he can easily manipulate the people around him to get revenge from Othello that

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    the play Othello Iago‚ the antagonist‚ causes most of the plot movement through his cruelty. The play opens with Roderigo and Iago conversing in the street. Here we see the first of Iago’s many acts of cruelty‚ as he manipulates Roderigo into doing his bidding. Iago is hell-bent on revenge with Othello passing him up on the title of lieutenant and handing the title to Cassio‚ a man “that never set a squadron in the field.” He plots the destruction of the Moor and manipulates Roderigo into helping him

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    Iago's Web of Deceit

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    character in the tragic play "Othello‚" is "Honest" Iago. 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 main driving force in this play‚ pushing Othello and everyone else towards their tragic end. Iago is not your ordinary villain. The role he plays is rather unique and complex‚ far from what one might expect. Iago is smart. He is an expert judge of people and their

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    characters entertain suspicions. We see Iago many times use this form of sarcasm and irony to enlighten the reader of his villainous plans without having to uncover his plot to the other characters and therefore making the play that much more convincing.” (“Verbal”) Also he is the best example of someone who knows how to use a verbal irony very well. Everything he says is always the opposite of what he thinks. During the whole play Iago lies and manipulates the people around him for his evil purpose

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    Iago's Puppetry

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    Iago’s Puppetry In William Shakespeare’s Othello‚ Iago plays a masterful role in the destruction of all the major characters‚ truly making him one of the most evil villains. He is one of the most appealing‚ controversial and ambitious of all the characters. He uses the aspirations and passions of individuals to motivate them to do whatever devious plot he desires. These can range from convincing Roderigo to serve Cassio another glass of wine‚ to leading Othello to the conclusion that he can only

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    Shakespeare‚ Iago plays a character of evil and destruction out of all the characters throughout the play‚ clearly characterising him as one as an unpleasant‚ heartless evil villain. Aiming to get whatever he wants‚ Iago performs his evil doings towards innocent characters throughout the entire play and is not caught doing things to his advantage up until the end. The characters who suffer‚ slipping into Iago’s wicked corrupt plan includes most of the main character‚ Othello‚ Cassio‚ Roderigo‚ Emilia

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