Iago

Question 1

The villain

Answer 1

Compelling and sophisticated
Presented him as cynical, quickwitted and opportunistic
Example of motiveless malignity and being next to the devil
Source of irony and humour – appealing to the audience

Question 2

Motives

Answer 2

Claims that professional jealousy is his initial motive – envious of the “daily beauty “
Motors for destroying othellos happiness are driven by negative impulses
Eaten up by sexual jealousy
Misogyny and racial prejudice to his motives

Question 3

Success

Answer 3

Because he can play different roles
Absence of ego when dealing with the characters who are socially and professionally superior to him
Can’t afford to be less cautious with those who are dependent on him

Question 4

Limitations

Answer 4

Does his crude worldview indicate that he is a petty character whose cleverness is superficial?

Question 5

Iago and Othello

Answer 5

Set out to prove that he is true to Othello whilst Desdemona is fake
Gradually assumes control and power we associate with Othello
His role-play allows him to become stage manager and dramatist – controlling his victims fates

Question 6

“ out of her own goodness make the net that shall enmesh them all”

Answer 6

Imaging suggest that he is setting a trap for his prey

Question 7

“ I am not what I am. “

Answer 7

The only time that he is honest

Question 8

“ a man should be what they seem”

Answer 8

Demonic irony
He is the polar opposite of what he is preaching shows his skill in manipulation and words