Othello

Iago is a manipulative and vengeful antagonist. Explain this statement referring to Roderigo, Cassio, Othello and Emilia.

Othello Act III.i-iii.

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Roderigo: Iago knows that Roderigo is a hopeless sap. His unrequited love for Desdemona will never be returned no matter what situation Iago can conjure up. Iagojust knows that he can use Roderigo as a means to get Cassio in trouble and finally ruin Othello. Iago prays on Roderigo’s obsessional love to get what he wants.

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