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Othello: Iago's Large Appetite For Revenge


Iago has a large appetite for revenge. In his perspective, he believes
that it is he who should be in charge, not Othello the moor. This creates an
anger in Iago, who entraps Othello in a web of deceit. He does this through a
series of suggestions and hesitations that entice and implant images in
Othello's head that lead to his demise. But what is more important is that he
gives Othello the motive to murder innocent Desdemona. Iago is constantly like
a puppet master, pulling the strings of the people around him.
There are many instances in the play where Iago is left by himself. He
utilises these opportunities by telling his future plans to the audience. It
would seen that he likes talking to himself about himself, which suggests he has
much inner turmoil that he harbors close to his chest, but when the opportunity
arises, he describes his deeds with a passion. In the first of these monologues,
he makes his intentions......

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