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This is a matter of debate among Shakespeare scholars. Iago gives numerous reasons for hating Othello, but ultimately refuses to answer when asked at the end:

Othello asks

Will you, I pray, demand that demi-devil

Why he hath thus ensnared my soul and body?

Iago replies:

Demand me nothing: what you know, you know:

From this time forth I never will speak word.

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What is ironic in Othello's comments about Iago?

Please specify which comments you are referring to. Everyone all through the play calls Iago "Honest Iago" which is certainly ironic. If you want something more specific, you need to specify.


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.


How did iago cause cassia to be argumentative?

Iago manipulates Cassio by exploiting his insecurities and orchestrating situations that provoke conflict. He strategically gets Cassio drunk, leading to a brawl that tarnishes Cassio’s reputation and fuels his defensiveness. By planting doubt and confusion, Iago intensifies Cassio's argumentative nature, making him react impulsively to Iago's provocations. Ultimately, Iago’s deceitful machinations push Cassio into a position where he feels he must defend himself, leading to further discord.


Why did Iago want Roderigo to anger Cassio?

Iago's plan is to make Cassio drunk and get him into a brawl that will ruin Cassio's reputation and cause him to lose his position. He urges Roderigo to provoke Cassio "to put our Cassio in some action/ that may offend the isle." As usual,Roderigo is duped by Iago's manipulative words and agrees to do this, even though all he ends up with is a sound beating from Cassio. Iago, however, succeeds in getting Cassio dismissed from his lieutenancy to Othello, which plays in toIago's master plan to ruin Othello.


Is Othello the villain?

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

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To what extent is Iago responsible for the tragedy of Othello?

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.


What is ironic in Othello's comments about Iago?

Please specify which comments you are referring to. Everyone all through the play calls Iago "Honest Iago" which is certainly ironic. If you want something more specific, you need to specify.


What did Othello want from Iago at the end?

An explanation. He doesn't get one though.


Why do cats cause trouble?

Because they are rebels and troublemakers and they want attention. But they are so CUTE!!!


When you go along with a group because you don't want to cause trouble what it is called?

Normative social influence.


A group of people who want to cause trouble?

The ones who lost respect. Are no resistance. They don't have nothing else to do.


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.


When was Iago created?

Iago was created in 1603.


My bff is mad and i have to hang out with this other two girls but they have been getting me in trouble what do i do?

Don't hang out with them you are getting in trouble cause they aren't the type of people who you want to be hanging out with


How did iago cause cassia to be argumentative?

Iago manipulates Cassio by exploiting his insecurities and orchestrating situations that provoke conflict. He strategically gets Cassio drunk, leading to a brawl that tarnishes Cassio’s reputation and fuels his defensiveness. By planting doubt and confusion, Iago intensifies Cassio's argumentative nature, making him react impulsively to Iago's provocations. Ultimately, Iago’s deceitful machinations push Cassio into a position where he feels he must defend himself, leading to further discord.


What President did not want to admit Texas into the Union because he feared the addition would cause trouble?

President Jackson


Why did Iago want Roderigo to anger Cassio?

Iago's plan is to make Cassio drunk and get him into a brawl that will ruin Cassio's reputation and cause him to lose his position. He urges Roderigo to provoke Cassio "to put our Cassio in some action/ that may offend the isle." As usual,Roderigo is duped by Iago's manipulative words and agrees to do this, even though all he ends up with is a sound beating from Cassio. Iago, however, succeeds in getting Cassio dismissed from his lieutenancy to Othello, which plays in toIago's master plan to ruin Othello.