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Largely. Iago is the instigator, the person who is at the root of all the trouble in the play. He is one of the most evil of villains in drama.
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In the book shakespeare Othello does Othello kill iago?
No. Othello did not kill Iago. He killed Desdemona (he thought he did justice). Then, the truth came out. Othello charged at Iago but was stopped by others at that scene. Then Iago ran away, and Othello killed himself; died upon a kiss on Desdemona.
Who betrayed Othello?
Iago.
Who was Othello's betrayer?
Iago, his ensign.
Why does Iago oppose Othello?
Iago opposes Othello because Othello chose to promote Cassio to lieutenant instead of Iago. Also, Iago is prejudice against Othello for his skin colour. Othello was a victim of the time he lived in.
What does Othello want iago to do to cassio?
He will persuade Othello that his wife is unfaithful, thus wrecking their happy marriage, making Othello miserable, and inducing him to become a murderer.
Who is the most responsible for the tragedy in Othello?
Iago is obviously the villain, but if Othello had not been susceptible to Iago's lies because of jealousy, they would have had no effect.
Whose downfall was Iago responsible for?
Othello and desdemona
In what play is Iago the villain?
Iago is the antagonist in the Shakespearean tragedy, Othello. He is very vengeful, but seems to have no motives for the things he does to Othello and the other characters. In other words, he is a very flat, two-dimensional character.
Is Othello the villain?
no Iago is. Iago is the planner and causes the conspiracy of the play. iago tricks Othello and rodrigo
Was Othello a lieutenant or was Iago?
Neither. Othello was the captain, Cassio the lieutenant and Iago the ensign.
In the book shakespeare Othello does Othello kill iago?
No. Othello did not kill Iago. He killed Desdemona (he thought he did justice). Then, the truth came out. Othello charged at Iago but was stopped by others at that scene. Then Iago ran away, and Othello killed himself; died upon a kiss on Desdemona.
The villain in Othello is?
Iago is, although he is more likely to get others to do bad things than to do them himself. He does murder Roderigo, after egging him on to kill Cassio. He also induces Othello to murder Desdemona.The villain in Othello is Iago as he twists Othello's mind and gets him to kill Desdemona, steals from Roderigo and kills him, kills Emilia, wounds Cassio and ruins his job.
What reasons does Iago gives his hatred for Othello?
Othello promoted Cassio as his lieutenant instead of Iago.
What did Iago wear in Othello?
Iago is usually pictured in Army Uniform. So is Othello, usually.
Who was Iago's wife in Othello?
Iago's wife is Emilia.
Is Iago the same character in the book?
If you mean Iago from Othello, he is the standard bearer of General Othello. Iago hates the general and plots to make Othello think his wife is having an affair.
What was Iago's plan?
Iago's plan in Shakespeare's "Othello" was to manipulate Othello by planting seeds of jealousy and doubt about his wife Desdemona, ultimately leading to Othello's tragic downfall. Through deceit, lies, and manipulation, Iago is able to manipulate the characters around him to bring about chaos and tragedy.
