#1. Iago outrage to destroy Othello marriage with his devious ways in not only selfish but cruel. In what other way could he have handle his anger and rage to seek revange against Othello? Explain what you think his reason for bringing Cassio down or did it matter who he destroyed in the process? Could it have been jealousy against everyone? involved?
1. I believe there is no other way to handle his anger and revenge against Othello, if it is true that his wife, Emilia, has had an affair with Othello. Though, I do not think Iago should act against Othello until he is completely sure that Othello has slept with his wife. If it is true though, then I think Iago should do whatever he feels is necessary to Othello. I do not believe Iago's hatred towards Othello for promoting Cassio to lieutenant requires revenge. He did not make lieutenant himself, and I do not believe he should damage Cassio's reputation to get the position he desires. Iago has shown hatred towards both Othello and Cassio since the beginning of the play, because he feels he should have been made lieutenant. Iago is after Cassio's military position and will do anything necessary to see that he acquires it. Therefore he risks the lives of Roderigo and Montano to damage Cassio's reputation. During Cassio's drunken rampage he stabs Montano. Iago knew this was capable of happening, which proves his lack of compassion for others. It is obvious that he does not care who he harms in the process, just as long as he gets his revenge. I believe Iago's jealously is only between Othello and Cassio. Though it does seem possible that Iago will only be happy once he has ruined Cassio, Othello, Desdemona, and Roderigo.
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#1. Iago outrage to destroy Othello marriage with his devious ways in not only selfish but cruel. In what other way could he have handle his anger and rage to seek revange against Othello? Explain what you think his reason for bringing Cassio down or did it matter who he destroyed in the process? Could it have been jealousy against everyone? involved?
1. I believe there is no other way to handle his anger and revenge against Othello, if it is true that his wife, Emilia, has had an affair with Othello. Though, I do not think Iago should act against Othello until he is completely sure that Othello has slept with his wife. If it is true though, then I think Iago should do whatever he feels is necessary to Othello. I do not believe Iago's hatred towards Othello for promoting Cassio to lieutenant requires revenge. He did not make lieutenant himself, and I do not believe he should damage Cassio's reputation to get the position he desires. Iago has shown hatred towards both Othello and Cassio since the beginning of the play, because he feels he should have been made lieutenant. Iago is after Cassio's military position and will do anything necessary to see that he acquires it. Therefore he risks the lives of Roderigo and Montano to damage Cassio's reputation. During Cassio's drunken rampage he stabs Montano. Iago knew this was capable of happening, which proves his lack of compassion for others. It is obvious that he does not care who he harms in the process, just as long as he gets his revenge. I believe Iago's jealously is only between Othello and Cassio. Though it does seem possible that Iago will only be happy once he has ruined Cassio, Othello, Desdemona, and Roderigo.
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