... . For all of Iago's claims of superiority over those who allow themselves to be ruled by self-destructive passion, there are some elements of the imagery he uses that suggest that he, too, is controlled by a reckless sense of pride and jealousy. Phrases such as "the thought / Doth like a poisonous mineral gnaw my inwards- show the extent to which he has allowed his wounded ... of his evil inclinations. Although this is far from the psychologically warped image Shakespeare wished to present, it serves as an effective fazade for the guiding of the audience toward a desired set of conclusio...

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