1. Othello - factors attributing to his downfall
Iago uses his ability to understand different people, identifying their motives and weaknesses, and using this skill to manipulate them for his own gains. ... Iago also sees the weaknesses within Othello such as his trusting and gullible nature, and his despera-tion to fit in. ... Othello also has a very gullible and trusting nature, and appears to be superficial. Iago was clearly a very powerful villain, but Othello was gullible and trusting enough to allow Iago to deceive him. ... Othello is not originally from Venice and was never at ease with the customs and manners of the cultured people....
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