1. Cruelties of Deception and Manipulation
Lead by his envy of Cassio for receiving a higher ranking position from Othello that Iago felt he more rightfully deserved, he lies and steals his way to revenge while using others as pawns in his schemes. ... Yet once all is said and done Iago dies by the end of the play leaving Cassio to not only live, but also take Othello's place in the military ranks furthering his promotion. ... Iago, a man who in attempts of revenge for a feeling of being robbed of a military position that he felt he had deserved, both leading people to commit suicide as well as kill others. ...
- Word Count: 802
- Approx Pages: 3
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- Grade Level: Undergraduate