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Evil = Iago
What is it to be evil? ... Others might describe evil as anything that is pernicious. Iago, in the play Othello by Shakespeare, fits both of these definitions. ... Iago is the driving force of this play. ...
Iago feels slighted for having been overlooked for the position of lieutenant. ... Therefore, much of Iago’s hatred and jealousy are aimed at Cassio. When Iago’s plan to strip Cassio of his station works, it is Cassio who inadvertently describes Iago’s lowly existence, saying, “I have lost the immortal part of myself, and what remains is bestial” (2. ... However, Iago sees “reputation [as] an idle and most false imposition” (2. ... In stating this, he has not only told of his thoughts, but he has explained his reputation as ‘honest Iago’ as being false.
The other person for whom Iago holds much contempt is Othello. ... Iago’s resentment is not based on racism alone. ... Even though Iago has no proof of adultery, he also accuses Othello of having been “twixed my sheets [and] done my office” (1. ... Iago, riddled with hate and jealousy, decides to “follow [Othello] to serve his turn upon him” (1. ... In devising his scheme, Iago blatantly states “I am not what I am” (1. ...
Iago’s first act of knavery toward Othello involves Roderigo, a gentleman in love with Desdemona. ... Iago uses Roderigo’s lust to his advantage as often as possible. ... Iago joins Roderigo in this task but is cowardly in carrying it out. ... Iago’s plan to discredit Othello in this way fails, but it serves him with a new use for Roderigo. ... Roderigo has now become Iago’s puppet.
Iago is incapable of taking pleasure in anything, besides his own cruelty, because he is filled with evil. ... According to Foster, “Iago sees other human beings only as victims or tools” (231) turning the celebration into a playground for his evil doings.
Approximate Word count = 1480
Approximate Pages = 5.9
(250 words per page double spaced)
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