Journal #15 Why does Iaga hate Othello? Who refers to Othello's race and how/why? ... Iaga's resentment towards Othello has probably been brewing because of this and also of the obvious fact that Othello overlooked him for the lieutenant position. ... Brabantio starts to make racist comments towards Othello because he doesn't understand how his daughter could marry a man like Othello who is dark skinned. ... When we are first introduced to the characters, Roderigo and Iaga are discussing their resentment towards Othello and they only refer to him by his physical characte...

• Word Count: 285
• Approx Pages: 1
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Throughout the play Iago commands other characters of Othello like chessmen. ... In Act I Iago creates a plot to destroy Othello's reputation by saying that Othello kidnapped Desdemona. ... Last but not the least, Iago's biggest and most destructive manipulation in Othello is Othello himself. Iago feeds on Othello's insecurities about his race. He uses this to bend and break Othello to follow his will. ...

• Word Count: 972
• Approx Pages: 4
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School