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When Iago says "I am not what I am," he is revealing his deceitful nature and manipulative character. He is suggesting that his outward appearance does not reflect his true intentions or identity, emphasizing that he is cunning and deceptive.

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What is Lagos meaning from Othello when he says you are not what you are?

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