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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.
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∙ 11y agoIago is convincing and lies to othello making him think that whatever iago is saying is true. He manages to con just about everybody around him.
In Othello's case, there is a tiny kernel of doubt imbedded in his humility. At the beginning of the play, this doubt is well-hidden, but it shows in Othello's "Most potent grave and reverend signiors" speech. He is truly amazed that someone as lovely and wonderful as Desdemona could love someone as old, battlescarred, and ugly as he is, someone with no title or position who isn't native to Venice. In that humble thought is the seed of the doubt that maybe she doesn't love him after all. Iago nurtures that seed until it bursts into full ugly flower.
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∙ 10y agoIt was always Iago's plan to destroy Othello. He gained Othello's trust with the specific intent to betray him later.
Why Iago hated Othello so much is unclear. He offers a number of reasons, none of them particularly persuasive.
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∙ 13y agoOthello believes Iago because he is his most trusted companion and honorable servant. He also believes him because he is convincing.
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∙ 12y agoOthello, the general, assigned Iago a second-rate job (his ensign.) Iago is jealous and furious of his position of power. Iago also makes comments that suggest he was racist.
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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.
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.
Women in Othello?
Women in Othello are:Desdemona- Othello's wifeEmilia- Iago's wife and Desdemona's companionBianca- loves Cassio
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 is the relationship of Casio and Iago to Othello?
Casio thinks of Iago as a very dear friend to Othello, but to Iago Casio was a toy to make Othello jealous. what they both have in common is that they both serve under Othello and are dear friends in battle to him.
Who betrayed Othello?
Iago.
Who deceived Othello?
Iago
Who was Othello's adversary?
Iago
