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Introduction
Iago is an ‘attractive’ character, clear and simple. ... Just by the first few rumors that Iago spreads the audience automatically brand him as the villain, and as the play progresses and he becomes more physically and directly involved in his destruction, he becomes more than bad to the audience but evil.
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As Iago tempts Othello into knowing more lies, the crowd does not enjoy watching Othello being enticed by Iago’s deceit but are more fascinated in the way that Iago wields so much power over a powerful man like Othello. The way that Iago seems so obvious to us but completely fools the moor does amuse the crowd but not to the point where they begin to allow themselves to enjoy his deceit. Nearing the end of the play where innocent characters begin to be wounded and die due to one character, the audience stops to find Iago amusing to watch. This is because in doing this it can almost make the audience feel as if they are sharing Iago’s indulgence in what has occurred, and that they are almost as bad as him.
The audience reacts to the scene where Othello says about Iago “this fellow of exceeding honesty” with frustration and amusement because it is so ironic of the real situation. The way in which Othello can proclaim this about Iago is almost mocking the audience because it ultimately shows the helplessness of the audience. ... By showing them there powerlessness and frustration Shakespeare creates a character in Iago who is not only enthralling to watch, but makes everyone involved in the plot of the play, from the characters to the audience feel inadequate.
Approximate Word count = 1241
Approximate Pages = 5
(250 words per page double spaced)
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