... thy canst,"" which shows how greedy Iago is and how he has no remorse in taking his acquaintances' purse "As if the strings were thine-. Iago's motives are not solely money driven. He presents himself as evil incarnated in his longing for revenge over Michael Cassio who took the ... a more innocent and nave character such as Othello, his demise is inevitable when he encounters Iago. Iago is truly a troubled character driven by his own insecurity, displayed in his yearning for a higher military status, which enables him to feel superior to those of smaller intellect and wit. This reveals ...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate