Having looked at a variety of critical studies, and having weighed the evidence, what do you consider to be the most important motives behind Iago's actions in Shakespeare's 'Othello'?

One of the most interesting and complex characters in Othello is Honest Iago. His manipulative language, deceptive temperament and the ambiguity surrounding his motives and actions engage the reference from the beginning. Although the importance of Othellos tragic flaw is undeniable, Iagos coolly manipulative temper plays a definitive part in Othellos downfall. He predicts and by and large controls other characters actions and is the driving force behind the plays action. Iago manipulates Othellos insecurity enkindle by the racist Venetian society and it has been argued by critics that Iagos machinations hasten Othellos tragedy.

Iagos character is established immediately through language; he adopts his talk to suit his purposes. When conversing with Roderigo, he works blunt prose; I travel along him to serve my turn upon him, conveying his wily nature. His vicious tongue indicates the intensity of his hatred, when referring to Othello as the Devil. However, it is possible that he apparently manipulates Roderigo through language into becoming his ally. Coupled with Shakespeares deliberate use of in media res, the ambiguity surrounding Iagos true nature created by Were I the Moor, I would non be Iago and I am non what I am arrests the audiences attention. Ironically, other characters commonly refer to middling Iago and he even describes himself as much(prenominal), again indicating his manipulative nature and the doubt surrounding him.

That Iago hates Othello is implied immediately, Despise me if I do not. However, in our journalistic age, we demand precise answers; we search for reasons for his hatred, such as jealousy.

N. Stephens declares, Iago is a man with a tremendous ego who knows, sometimes overestimates, his worth... whose self-esteem and professional career have been disunite apart. A.C. Bradley claims, Othellos eminence, goodness, and [Iagos] dependence on Othello must have been a perpetual annoyance to him. Both agree...

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