Iago is so intent on destroying Othello and Cassio that it’s surprising he does not have clearer motives. Iago’s actions are constantly manipulative, self serving, and often proving harmful to others. Iago is not only very smart, but he is also an expert judge character.
Throughout most of Shakespeare's plays, evil characters are not uncommon, but in my own opinion, Iago has to be one of if not the most - interesting. Roderigo eventually begins to question Honest Iago, saying "I think it is scurvy, and begin to find myself fopped in it." [Act IV, Scene II, Line 189]. The monstrous Iago tells lies for his own gain, is a connected liar, and significant because he is made in the Devil’s image. Iago’s character in the play Othello is one of the most supreme creation of Shakespeare in terms of its individuality in characteristics which are so close to the true nature of humanity.His character is sketched in such a way that its cold intellectualism, the height of villainy and heartlessness stand out from the very beginning of the play.He is a great actor who calls every other character into action under his careful watch and no one is able to sense his deception until the very end.In the very beginning, we get to know that the revenge he is seeking is due to his worth going unacknowledged by Othello who appointed someone else as a lieutenant rather than appointing him.So, in such a defeat of his ambition, he grows discontent and starts scheming things for which he slowly develops a taste. Not only thatAt first glance, Iago of Othello can appear to have little motivation for his destructive tendencies; however, when viewed through the lens of antisocial personality disorder, his incentive takes on a twisted internal logic. He is full of jealousy, greed, selfishness, and hatred. Most of the characters in the play have a reason for what they do. Thus credulous fools are caught...." [pg.
Iago is the secondary antagonist of Disney's 1992 animated feature film, Aladdin. Iago is a master of abusing people's trust to gain more power and further the completion of his goals. Character Analysis of Iago As we read Othello in class, Iago reminded me of a character named Lotso from the movie Toy Story 3 that was released in 2010. His "med'cine works! Not only does this hurt his pride and ego, it drives him to represent evil and jealousy itself. They saw him as “honest Iago” and they never doubted anything he said.
The villain within Iago takes over; it is then what drives his hatred for Othello. There is an extremely long list of traits that Iago has that prove this disorder is something he has, with the main trait being manipulation. Through some carefully thought-out words and actions, Iago is able to manipulate others to do things in a way that benefits him and gets him closer to his goals. He is a supposed to be Othello’s best friend but as the play goes on, his true colors begin to show.
He is out for revenge against the people he believes have wronged him. Iago declares his hatred for Othello constantly throughoutare many key characters in the play but there is one that plays a major key role in what happens and that is Iago.
Roderigo remarks, "That thou, Iago, who hast had my purse as if the strings were thine." [Act I, Scene I, Line 2]. During the Iago keeps the gifts that Roderigo purchases for Desdemona for himself. Through his words and actions, which are carefully thought out, Iago is able to manipulate others for his personal benefit. During the movie, Lotso gained the trust of the toys at the daycare as well as Andy’s toys. He seems to be completely aware of the level of his villainy so he is honest to his own self when he is false to everyone else. What are Othello's character traits?