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Iago from the play Othello and Shahrazad from the epic The Arabian Nights share the characteristic of deceit. Both characters come up with plans to get what they want. They share their plans with certain people and not others. Shahrazad … Continue reading →

Medusa’s decapitated head represents Iago. For most of the play, Iago had been planning to ruin multiple people’s lives. This is exactly what the legend of Medusa is about. In the statue, Medusa’s head has been separated from her body … Continue reading →

In the film version of the play Othello, certain things were easier to understand by seeing the actors facial expressions and body language.  This was especially true when it came to Iago.  Watching Iago in action helped the viewer to … Continue reading →

I will be focusing on lines 377-404 from Act one scene three.  Roderigo just finished telling Iago that he wished to drown himself and Iago’s response was a little surprising.  Instead of being sympathetic, he replied, “Drown thyself?” (378).  It … Continue reading →