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He was an African. "Moor" was the word used for Africans in Shakespeare's day, both North Africans and subsaharan Africans. It is not clear which Shakespeare intended Othello to be, but he was certainly darker skinned than Iago or any of the Italians.

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Who is the betrayer of the moor?

In Shakespeare's play "Othello," the betrayer of the Moor is Iago. He orchestrates a series of manipulations and deceitful actions that lead to Othello's tragic downfall.


Why does lago hate moor?

Iago hates the moor so much because Othello gave Cassio the place of lieutenant and Iago believes that he should have been given that place instead of inexperienced Cassio.


Why does lago hate the Moor?

Iago hates the moor so much because Othello gave Cassio the place of lieutenant and Iago believes that he should have been given that place instead of inexperienced Cassio.


What was Iago's complaint in Scene 1?

Iago believed that Othello slept with his wife, Emilia. He states in Act 1, scene 1. "I hate the moor, and its thought abroad that twixt my sheets he has done my office" -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Iago's becomes enraged because Othello has selected another officer, Cassio, to be his lieutenant, and Iago also believed that Othello slept with his wife, Emilia.


What is iagos master plot to annoy Othello and desdemona?

Iago's master plot to annoy Othello and Desdemona, is to tell Desdemona's father that Desdemona has married the Moor (Othello). And also to convince Othello that Desdemona is involved in an affair with Michael Cassio.


Is Othello the villain?

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


How many times is Othello called 'Moor' by Iago in act one?

Eight times, and once he calls Othello "his Moorship", a play on "His Worship". He also uses the word to talk about all African people: "These Moors are changeable in their wills." But it's not as if other people don't call Othello "the Moor". Brabantio calls him that four times, and Roderigo twice. It is also used by those who are kindly disposed to him, including his own wife Desdemona twice and the Senator who calls him "valiant Moor" and later "brave Moor".


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.