Iago’s ego in “Othello” by William Shakespeare Essay

Sometimes there are people who are so evil and deceitful one arsehole just flavour dirty. Listening to them talk, hearing their words, and seeing their actions just makes ones discase crawl. During the reading and the viewing of Othello it doesnt take long to follow this odour about Iago. He is such manipulative, self-serving, and dishonest person making it evident he would be a man with a personality disorder. A narcissist is one who is only concerned about ones self, manipulative, and lead use anyone to get what they want. There is no doubt that Iago is the cataclysmal villain in this play. Without Iagos horrible traits and conniving actions this play would be very boring. He has been considered one of the most villainous characters of all time. beingness around a person this evil is very frightening, they are sufficient to accomplish so much with their manipulation. In this play there is no time wasted introducing the real characteristics of Iago. We see his self-servin g anger issues from the beginning. Iago is fond to mention his hatred for Othello (1.3.365).Iagos ego has been hurt by Othello claiming Cassio as his lieutenant and passing up Iago. Iago feels that he has way more engender in battle than Cassio and just pretends to serve Othello until he can get his revenge (1.1.10-40). Iago mentions later that Othello slept with his wife, Emilia And it is thought abroad that twixt my sheets hes done my office (1.3.366-367). Roderigo is the first person to fall to his deceitful ways. Iagos craftiness get Rodergio to trust him with his with his money Rodergio says, That thou, Iago, who hast had my purse as if the thread were mine. Iago states, Put money in thy purse (1.3.328) so that he might be able to win Desdemonas love with gifts Iago will buy her. But the dishonest plan is here because he plans on keeping that money for himself. It is amazing to watch how quick and smart Iago can be with the other characters. He is able to quickly take a situ ation and find a way to use others as pawns to bleed his plan out. He is words and actions are so manipulative move thoughts in others heads in order for them to assist him in his master plan.