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There are a few different interpretations about why Iago hates Othello so much he is intent on destroying him. The most obvious is explained in the very first scene, where Iago is talking to Roderigo and expresses his anger at how Othello gave the position of lieutenant to Cassio and not Iago which he believes is unjust, since Cassio only knows "bookish theoric."
However later in the play one of Iago's soliloquies explains his (likely paranoid) suspicions that Othello had "bedded Emilia," his wife. There are also theories that Iago is actually in love with Othello so is jealous and hates him for marrying Desdemona, but I would think that the first interpretation would be your best bet.
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∙ 8y agoIago says he has heard that Othello has slept with his wife and is prepared to believe it.
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Which shakespeare play has the characters Desdemona and lago?
Othello.
What play is Lago the villain in?
If you're referring to Iago, then he was in Othello.
What Shakespeare play has lago?
Iago is a major character in Shakespeare's play Othello.
Who does desdemona go for advice about what to do about Othello's accusations?
Desdemona goes to Lago for advice about what to do about Othello's accusations. This is when Othello asks Emilia to go and find Desdemona while accusing her of harlotry.
What is Lagos meaning from Othello when he says you are not what you are?
Iago (not Lago!) says in the play 'Othello' "I am not what I am". This is insinuating that he is acting and hiding the person who he really is. He is pretending to be someone he is not.
Which shakespeare play has the characters Desdemona and lago?
Othello.
What play is Lago the villain in?
If you're referring to Iago, then he was in Othello.
What Shakespeare play has lago?
Iago is a major character in Shakespeare's play Othello.
Which line shows Othello's anger in reacton to lago 's story?
122
Who does desdemona go for advice about what to do about Othello's accusations?
Desdemona goes to Lago for advice about what to do about Othello's accusations. This is when Othello asks Emilia to go and find Desdemona while accusing her of harlotry.
What is Lagos meaning from Othello when he says you are not what you are?
Iago (not Lago!) says in the play 'Othello' "I am not what I am". This is insinuating that he is acting and hiding the person who he really is. He is pretending to be someone he is not.
What was the purpose of lago's plan?
Iago's plan in Shakespeare's "Othello" was to manipulate Othello into believing that his wife, Desdemona, was unfaithful in order to seek revenge on Othello for promoting Cassio over him. He wanted to destroy Othello's happiness and reputation.
How does cassio die in Othello?
Rodrigo is stabbed by cassio and killed. Bianca does not die.
Othello how could Othello protected him self for lago?
Othello could have avoided all the pain Iago's lies caused him by simply believeing in the love Desdemona had for him. If Othello were to have been less insecure and jealous than Iago would not have been able to trick him.
Does lago and or roderigo really think that cassio and Desdemona are lovers?
no they are just trying to get othello jealous and get him away from Desdemona.
What was the main theme of Othello?
Othello was a play about a jealous husband that did not trust his wife so he killed her.
What is Othello's hamartia?
Othello's hamartia would either be his misplaced trust upon Iago or his magnified sense of jealousy.
