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Despite his hatred and detestation towards Othello for promoting Cassio before himself, Iago continues to serve under Othello in order to bring Othello down by using and undertaking his cunning and devious measures to get Othello to betray his Desdemona by taking advantage of his phobia of Desdemona and Cassio together.

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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.


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.


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.


What do Iago and Roderigo hope to accomplish by shouting insulting remarks about Othello and Desdemona under Brabantio's window?

They want Desdemona's father, Brabantio, to come out and kill Othello, because they know that Desdemona and Othello are getting illegally wedded. Iago hates Othello and wants him dead because Cassio gave Othello a position in the military that Iago believed he deserved.


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.


How does Iago lie at the beginning of the scene?

At the beginning of the scene, Iago lies to Roderigo by pretending to be concerned about Desdemona's fidelity and Othello's intentions. He manipulates Roderigo's emotions, suggesting that Desdemona will tire of Othello and seek someone else, thereby fueling Roderigo's desire to pursue Desdemona. Iago's deceitful words serve to further his own agenda of revenge against Othello while keeping Roderigo under his influence. This establishes Iago's duplicitous nature and sets the stage for the ensuing chaos.


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.