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Why does iago say he hates Othello so much and what does he mean when he says in following him i follow but myself.?
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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").
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Why do Othello trust lago?
There are a few different interpretations about why Iago hates Othello so much he is intent on destroying him. The most obvious is explained in the very first scene, where Iago is talking to Roderigo and expresses his anger at how Othello gave the position of lieutenant to Cassio and not Iago which he believes is unjust, since Cassio only knows "bookish theoric." However later in the play one of Iago's soliloquies explains his (likely paranoid) suspicions that Othello had "bedded Emilia," his wife. There are also theories that Iago is actually in love with Othello so is jealous and hates him for marrying Desdemona, but I would think that the first interpretation would be your best bet.
Why is Roderigo upset in act 1 Othello?
roderigo is jealous of othello because desdemona has chosen othello asher suiter despite the overwhelming offers roderigo has made and the racial difference in othello, which at that time would be considered taboo. so desdemona would rather go against society with othello than be with roderigo.
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.
Do you think Iago lust for power destroyed Othello and Desdemona marriage?
No, Iago's power lust has nothing to do with it because Iago could never hope to achieve Othello's level of power in the Venice military because of a law that says that an outsider must always be in charge of the military. And in the grand scheme of things Cassio isn't that much more powerful than Iago so it wouldn't really be worth that much effort just to barelly move up a step. If it has anything to do with the power level it's just the sheer disrespect Iago feels for being passed up for the promotion. But it's more likely that Iago wants to destroy Othello simply because he hates him and for no other reason. Iago gives several reasons why he may hate Othello but he never settles on one; he normally just says that he hates Othello. And if Iago can hate Othello for seemingly no reason what so ever it makes Iago a much for fearful and powerful character.
What was the purpose of iago's plan in Othello?
Iago has multiple plans: a plan to cozen Roderigo out of his money in order to make Iago rich, a plan to discredit Cassio so that Iago can get a promotion, a plan to have Cassio and Roderigo kill each other so that there will be nobody to implicate Iago and a plan to get Othello to discredit himself and kill Desdemona because Iago hates them, possibly because they love each other and he has never loved anyone.
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.
Could you help myself with a girl that hates myself?
who cares about a girl who hates you. dont waste your time with her. find a girl who can appriciate you.
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.
What does Iago mean in English?
The villain, deceiver, manipulator, servant of Othello (whom he hates because he made Cassio his lieutenant instead of him).
Why do Othello trust lago?
There are a few different interpretations about why Iago hates Othello so much he is intent on destroying him. The most obvious is explained in the very first scene, where Iago is talking to Roderigo and expresses his anger at how Othello gave the position of lieutenant to Cassio and not Iago which he believes is unjust, since Cassio only knows "bookish theoric." However later in the play one of Iago's soliloquies explains his (likely paranoid) suspicions that Othello had "bedded Emilia," his wife. There are also theories that Iago is actually in love with Othello so is jealous and hates him for marrying Desdemona, but I would think that the first interpretation would be your best bet.
You are 11 and you think everyone hates me you what should you do?
Screw them! As Long as I know who I am myself I couldn't give a damn!
Why is Roderigo upset in act 1 Othello?
roderigo is jealous of othello because desdemona has chosen othello asher suiter despite the overwhelming offers roderigo has made and the racial difference in othello, which at that time would be considered taboo. so desdemona would rather go against society with othello than be with roderigo.
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.
Do you think Iago lust for power destroyed Othello and Desdemona marriage?
No, Iago's power lust has nothing to do with it because Iago could never hope to achieve Othello's level of power in the Venice military because of a law that says that an outsider must always be in charge of the military. And in the grand scheme of things Cassio isn't that much more powerful than Iago so it wouldn't really be worth that much effort just to barelly move up a step. If it has anything to do with the power level it's just the sheer disrespect Iago feels for being passed up for the promotion. But it's more likely that Iago wants to destroy Othello simply because he hates him and for no other reason. Iago gives several reasons why he may hate Othello but he never settles on one; he normally just says that he hates Othello. And if Iago can hate Othello for seemingly no reason what so ever it makes Iago a much for fearful and powerful character.
The theme of Othello is tragedy and revenge?
No. It is a tragedy all right, but that is not a theme. Nor is revenge an issue. At one point Iago suggests that he is seeking revenge for something someone once told him that he thought Othello had done, but that is a pretty lame motive, and Iago keeps changing his story as to why he hates the Moor. No, the themes of this play include love, jealousy, credibility, manipulation, race relations, and justice.
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