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Posted by Ted on November 25, 19101 at 23:54:39:
I recently read Othello for the first time and I couldn't help but wonder what Iago's motivations are. In Act one he talks about how he was ped over for promotion. He later talks about how he lusts for Desdemona because he believes that Othello had seduced his wife. He also both proclaims his hatered and his love for "the Moor," praises him to Roderigo at the same time he is plotting his destruction, and as for the concern over his wife's fidelity, he doesn't like her at all, and spends most of his time around her, degrading her.
I have read lots of different opinions on Iago's motivations, but I can't seem to decide on one in particular. My own idea is that Iago is a portrait of evil, or corruption or whatever, in that he does not need a reason to carry out his plans. He only requires someone to torment. This does not explain why he chooses Othello, though. If anyone had any thoughts, it would be great.
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