2006-11-24 00:06:37 · 3 answers · asked by Jessica L 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
Coleridge, the poet and critic, thought that Iago was a case of "motiveless malignity". You may or may not agree but it could be a springboard for your own analysis.
2006-11-24 00:44:11 · answer #1 · answered by tirumalai 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course he's not the devil. Shakespeare tells us as much when Othello says: "I look down towards his feet, but that's a fable..."
In other words, Othello is saying (ironically) that, if Iago really WAS the devil, he'd have cloven hooves. Iago is merely a man, which makes Othello's humiliation all the worse.
2006-11-24 06:45:41 · answer #2 · answered by shkspr 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you read the play you should have formed your own opinion on this. Look for things in the play that support that opinion..... if you think he is evil look for example of things he said or did... if you don't think he is .. .look for things that support that Idea.... as long as you can find things in the play to support your opinion you will have a good essay.
Here is a good site on the play
http://www.shakespeare-online.com/playanalysis/othello.html
2006-11-24 03:14:46 · answer #3 · answered by Mz M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋