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Iago suggests to Othello by counter-suggestion that his wife is having an affair with his lieutenant Cassio.

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Thesis statement in regards to a defense of Iago?

Iago's desire to destruct was driven by Othello's decision to dignify Cassio. (


Is Othello the villain?

no Iago is. Iago is the planner and causes the conspiracy of the play. iago tricks Othello and rodrigo


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.


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.


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.


Who was Iago's wife in Othello?

Iago's wife is Emilia.


Why was Othello so suspicious of himself and therefore so trusting of Iago?

Othello's deep-seated insecurities about his identity as a Moor in Venetian society made him vulnerable to self-doubt. He often questioned his worthiness and capabilities, which led him to rely on Iago, whom he mistakenly believed to be a loyal friend. This trust was further fueled by Iago's manipulative nature, exploiting Othello's insecurities to create a false narrative of infidelity regarding Desdemona. Ultimately, Othello's lack of self-confidence and reliance on Iago's deceitful counsel drove him to tragic outcomes.


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.