Also brought to light is Iago's paranoia or insecurity. He provides us with a reason for his hatred of Othello saying .
'twixt my sheets, He's done my office'.
This declaration is completely unsubstantiated. Perhaps he is trying to convince himself of its truth to give him acceptable justification for his contempt. .
Iago is an acutely witted man and he clearly knows this. He believes himself to be intellectually superior to most others, however it could not be said that Iago loves himself. He simply accepts this self-conceived position. Accordingly, he is extremely quick to dismiss others, sarcastically labeling Cassio a proper man' and assuming that Othello .
will as tenderly be led by th' nose, As asses are'.
The soliloquy as a whole is testament to his ability to improvise swiftly. At the start of his soliloquy he has not yet decided how he is going to proceed with his revenge. A few lines later he has the outline of a workable and subtle plan.
The second soliloquy takes place at the end of act two scene one. The central characters are reunited on stage in Cyprus, after sailing through a storm. At the end of the scene we find Iago and Roderigo alone again. Iago seizes the opportunity to enlist Roderigo into his plan. He does not ask Roderigo for help, he plans to use him to do much of the work, convincing him that Cassio loves Desdemona and must be disgraced. When Roderigo leaves, the scene closes with Iago's soliloquy. This offers us further insight into his motives. The extent of Iago's hatred and contempt is suggested. It is weakness of his that he allows hatred to consume him in this way, using it as a driving force behind his action. He is also riddled with jealousy, saying again that he believes .
the lusty Moor, Hath leaped into my seat'.
he even goes as far to accuse Cassio.
I fear Cassio with my night cap too'.
These wild, unfounded accusations indicate that hatred and jealousy are clouding his much prided rationality and judgement.
One of the most infamous characters throughout this play is Iago. ... Iago has many soliloquies that show his true colors as well how he felt about everybody. ... In act 2 scene 3 Iago make another soliloquy. ... Well, Emilia steals the handkerchief and gives it to Iago. The last soliloquy that I would like to point out is in act 3 scene 3. ...
Iago first speaks with Roderigo and Cassio to forward his plan, and then Iago has a soliloquy in which he discusses his motives. ... This conversation and the soliloquy following it introduce the two different sides of Iago. ... However, in the following soliloquy the reader is introduced to what Iago really has planned. ... This soliloquy shows that Iago has no real motives for his actions. ... In this soliloquy the hypocrisy of Iago's motives and actions is also visible. ...
Iago first speaks with Roderigo and Cassio to forward his plan, and then Iago has a soliloquy in which he discusses his motives. ... This conversation and the soliloquy following it introduce the two different sides of Iago. ... However, in the following soliloquy the reader is introduced to what Iago really has planned. ... This soliloquy shows that Iago has no real motives for his actions. ... In this soliloquy the hypocrisy of Iago's motives and actions is also visible. ...
No, Iago/ I"ll see before I doubt; " Othello stills allows Iago to deceive him, based on no accurate evidence, merely observation, " Look to your wife, observe her well with Cassio." ... This use of a soliloquy again is effective in informing the audience of Iago's intentions and creates hatred towards the character of Iago. If Othello had trusted his wife, even Iago's jealousy couldn't of caused the tragedy. ... On the other hand, it can be more strongly argued that Iago's jealousy alone wasn't enough, as other characters are responsible for their actions and allo...
Iago When Shakespeare attempted to create the ultimate villain (and I must say he was stunningly successful), Iago was the result. ... This near-soliloquy shows us some of the thinking behind Iago's Machiavellian actions. 320 Virtue! ... The main point behind the first section of the "soliloquy" in line 320 is that humans make their destinies and rules (Virtue! ... These quotes also show what a highly motivated person Iago is. ... There are no more shown in this soliloquy, but one has wonder, what will happen in the next scene. ...
Manipulations by Iago Iago is all things to all the characters in the play. ... A soliloquy that shows the hate Iago has for Othello is the following: "I hate the Moor, And it is thought abroad that "twixt my sheets He has done my office. ... This soliloquy also shows the hypocrisy of Iago's motives and actions is also visible. ... Iago has been asking Emilia for it many times. ... Iago is smart. ...
We are given soliloquies that give insight to Iago's true character and intentions, enough to know and understand that he is a two-sided character. ... Iago wears a mask when facing other characters, the mask of honesty. ... Shakespeare created Iago as the spitting image of Satan, such as Iago has his own mask; Satan works with his own disguises. ... Though soliloquies provide a clear insight into Iago's true nature, the means by which Shakespeare utilised situational irony to further characterize Iago is an important aspect to consider when contemplating his manipulative nature. ......
By far, in terms of stage time, soliloquies and the like, Iago supersedes any other character. ... Therefore, put money in thy purse-(ln.330-48) The main point to observe behind the first section of the soliloquy-like speech, (ln314), is that humans make their own destinies and rules: "Virtue? ... (Throughout his soliloquies, Iago discloses his true evil nature as well as the nature of other characters. ... His soliloquies also give him the chance to reveal the qualities of other characters. ... Iago is very per...
Iago gives several possible motives throughout the play in his different soliloquies and while talking to Roderigo. ... In Iago's numerous soliloquies, he comes up with lots of possible motives for his plot. ... And after the first soliloquy Iago never mentions it again. ... Iago also mentions that he loves Desdemona in the second soliloquy, but does not mention it again. ... In Iago's first soliloquy he says when talking about Othello and Emilia, "I know not if't be true, but I, for mere suspicion in that kind, will do as if for surety..." ...
