Iago - Tragic Villain Act 4

Question 1

Act 4, Scene 1

‘Work on, medicine, work!’

Answer 1

-Iago taking full ownership and pride in Othello’s loss of control

-POSSESSIVE DETERMINER ‘my’ → indicates that Iago takes full ownership and pride in the narrative, orchestrating the tragedy

-PROXEMICS (staging) highlights the shift in power dynamics with Othello, the noble leader on the floor at Iago’s fate

Question 2

Act 4, Scene 1

‘Do not do it with poison, strangle her in her bed’

Answer 2

-IMPERATIVES demonstrate Iago’s agency bringing about the HERO’S DEMISE

-Iago’s DIABOLICAL motivation for sinister and malice in the killing, wants to ensure Othello will be criminally responsible, her death being a direct result of Othello’s actions with his own hands