Part 1 of Essay
Perhaps the most exotic and interesting character in the tragic play “Othello” by William Shakespeare is devious Iago. Through some carefully thought out words and actions, Iago is able to manipulate others to do things in a way that benefits him and moves him closer towards his goals. He is the main driving force in th ....

Part 2 of Essay
.... quick on his feet and is able to improvise whenever something unexpected occurs. When Cassio takes hold of Desdemona’s hand before the arrival of the Moor Othello, Iago says “With as little a web as this I will ensnare as great a fly as Cassio” (Act II, Scene I, line 163). His cunning and craftiness make him a truly dastardly villain indeed. Being as smart as he is, Iago is quick to recognize the advantages of trust and uses it as a tool to forward his purposes. Throughout the story he is commonly known ....