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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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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.


Whose fault was it for everyone dying at the end of the book Othello?

In Shakespeare's "Othello," the tragedy of the characters' deaths can primarily be attributed to Iago's manipulative schemes, which exploit the vulnerabilities and insecurities of Othello and others. Iago's deceitful nature drives Othello to jealousy and rage, leading to tragic decisions. However, Othello's own flaws, particularly his susceptibility to jealousy and his failure to seek the truth, also play a significant role in the unfolding tragedy. Ultimately, it is a combination of Iago's manipulation and Othello's tragic flaws that leads to the devastating conclusion.


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 did Iago wear in Othello?

Iago is usually pictured in Army Uniform. So is Othello, usually.


What reasons does Iago gives his hatred for Othello?

Othello promoted Cassio as his lieutenant instead of Iago.


Who was Iago's wife in Othello?

Iago's wife is Emilia.


What is in the letters that Othello gives to iago?

In Shakespeare's "Othello," the letters that Othello gives to Iago are orders for the promotion of Cassio to lieutenant, which Iago uses to further manipulate Othello. These letters symbolize Othello's trust in Iago, as he believes Iago is his loyal ensign. However, Iago's ulterior motives lead to betrayal and deceit, using the letters as a means to orchestrate Othello's downfall. The letters ultimately serve as a catalyst for the tragic events that unfold in the play.