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Was Othello a lieutenant or was Iago?

Neither. Othello was the captain, Cassio the lieutenant and Iago the ensign.


What characters are like Iago in Othello?

He is Othello's ensign and the villain. He is selfish, narcissistic, extremely intelligent, two-faced, and deceitful.


Who is lago in Othello?

He is Othello's ensign or ancient, the soldier who carries the commander's flag, and acts as a sort of servant. He is the one who plants the idea in Othello's head that Desdemona is having an affair with Cassio (even though it is untrue) and helps plant evidence to prove this (namely the handkerchief). He advances a number of reasons why he does this: because he was jealous of Cassio's promotion to a command rank, because he thought Othello may have slept with his wife, or because Othello and Cassio were both upstarts, neither of them Venetians by birth and both of them getting commissions through merit.


Who do Othello and Brabantio go see to settle the matter with Desdemona?

Othello insists the men put away their swords (1). He defends himself in his marriage to Desdemona (2). He demands Desdemona be brought to him (3). He insists arrangements be made for his wife to be made comfortable (4). He sends his ensign to accompany his wife (5).


Why does iago say he hates Othello so much and what does he mean when he says in following him i follow but myself.?

Nobody really understands why Iago hates Othello; at one time he says that he suspects Othello of having seduced his wife Emilia. Possibly he hates Othello because Othello is a parvenu, a jumped-up galley slave no less, whereas Iago is of the established Venetian nobility. He seems to hate Cassio for a similar reason. Or again, he may be like Cassius in Julius Caesar--simply jealous. Whatever his reason, it is clear that Iago actually doesn't care about anyone in the world except Iago. He is totally selfish as the quotation "in following him I follow but myself" shows. Iago serves as Othello's ensign ("following him") only because it enables him to pursue his own agenda ("follow myself").

Related questions

Who was Othello's betrayer?

Iago, his ensign.


Who Othello's betrayer?

Iago, his ensign.


Was Othello a lieutenant or was Iago?

Neither. Othello was the captain, Cassio the lieutenant and Iago the ensign.


What characters are like Iago in Othello?

He is Othello's ensign and the villain. He is selfish, narcissistic, extremely intelligent, two-faced, and deceitful.


What has the author Othello written?

"Othello" is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare. The story follows the downfall of the protagonist, Othello, a Moorish general in the Venetian army, due to jealousy and manipulation by his deceitful ensign, Iago. The play explores themes of love, jealousy, betrayal, and racism.


Who is lago in Othello?

He is Othello's ensign or ancient, the soldier who carries the commander's flag, and acts as a sort of servant. He is the one who plants the idea in Othello's head that Desdemona is having an affair with Cassio (even though it is untrue) and helps plant evidence to prove this (namely the handkerchief). He advances a number of reasons why he does this: because he was jealous of Cassio's promotion to a command rank, because he thought Othello may have slept with his wife, or because Othello and Cassio were both upstarts, neither of them Venetians by birth and both of them getting commissions through merit.


Where is the Ensign Public Library in Ensign located?

The address of the Ensign Public Library is: 108 Aubrey, Ensign, 67841 0025


What are the characters of the play Othello?

Othello, a Moorish captain in the service of Venice Iago, his ensign Desdemona, his wife Cassio, his lieutenant Brabantio, father of Desdemona Emilia, wife of Iago The Duke (Doge) of Venice Bianca, a woman of Cyprus beloved of Cassio Ludovico, a Venetian nobleman Roderigo, a young Venetian in love with Desdemona, and the dupe of Iago


What is the birth name of Harry Ensign?

Harry Ensign's birth name is Harris Newton Ensign.


Who do Othello and Brabantio go see to settle the matter with Desdemona?

Othello insists the men put away their swords (1). He defends himself in his marriage to Desdemona (2). He demands Desdemona be brought to him (3). He insists arrangements be made for his wife to be made comfortable (4). He sends his ensign to accompany his wife (5).


When was Ensign Books created?

Ensign Books was created in 1988.


How tall is Michael Ensign?

Michael Ensign is 6' 1".