Othello, character development (Act 1 Scene 1)

Question 1

Roderigo

Answer 1

• Easily deceived and manipulated.
• Roderigo paying Iago to buy gifts for Desdemona.
• Iago is secretly using this money for his own purposes.
• Roderigo is a pawn in Iago’s game.

Question 2

Iago

Answer 2

• Career soldier, junior officer, carries flag in battle.
• Takes no pride in position.
• Has tricked Roderigo into giving him access to his funds
• Iago is manipulative and persuasive, convinces Roderigo to hate Othello.
• Hates Othello himself.