Throughout the play, Iago portrays himself as an wicked figure and can be compared with the devil. ... He says, "I had rather have this tongue cut from my mouth. ... Iago describes how the devil uses the appearances of something good to disguise the various temptations that we know are evil. ... He has an advantage when it comes to keeping that honest look about him throughout the play. ... The devil and Iago, both, have a unique way of twisting appearances into looking like truths. ...

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To heighten his devious nature comes across in his series of soliloquies that show his real intentions and motivation. ... He is also a sociopath in the way he exploits others to attain his personal goals, lacks empathy to others and his arrogance (Leech, 61). Iago's sociopath qualities, as well as his evil nature, can truly be when the play comes to an end considering the great damage he has done. ... He says, "As a proof that am right, this might do something the Moor will change with my poison" (Shakespeare, 1271). ... It shows how the wickedness of Iago leads to not just t...

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Othello had to see the reason, something tangible. ... The mind bending Iago plants deep the seeds of wicked thoughts. ... Othello by William Shakespeare is a story in which the women characters are treated in the unfair way that women of the time of the story were treated. ... In order to make this comparison, one must first examine the way that the characters of Bianca, Emelia, and Desdemona are treated . ... Othello never asks questions of those who might be against him; instead, he believes only what is told him by those who come to him first. ...

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He does this in such a way that the majority of the characters" perceptions of each other change dramatically. ... This may do something. ... While he is implying one thing, Desdemona thinks he is talking about something else. ... Here he comes. ... Othello has changed as a result of Iago's wicked ways. ...

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He does this in such a way that the majority of the characters" perceptions of each other change dramatically. ... This may do something. ... While he is implying one thing, Desdemona thinks he is talking about something else. ... Here he comes. ... Othello has changed as a result of Iago's wicked ways. ...

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• Grade Level: High School

He informs Othello that the Turkish fleet is on the way to Cyprus and intends to attack it. ... Notes In this second scene, Othello is introduced in person for the first time. ... It is important to notice how cleverly Shakespeare weaves public and private business in this play. ... Othello assures the Council that the fervor of his love will not get in the way of the serious business he must handle in Cyprus. ... Since Iago wants to destroy both Othello and Cassio, he comes up with a brilliant plot. ...

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• Grade Level: High School