This particular scene which happens at the opening scene of the play is imperative in judging Roderigo. ... Iago is the first and only (until thus far) character to present a soliloquy in the play; his morals are portrayed through these soliloquies so the audience can have a precursor to what will come. Shakespeare uses the exact same personality traits for Iago as he did for King Richard in Richard III and from experience with that play I believe Iago to be the exact same wicked character. ...

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