Manipulation Shakespeare's play, Othello, the Moor of Venice, teaches many lessons for life. Iago is a major character that illustrates the essence of manipulation. He uses the front of "Honest Iago" to gain everyone's trust while actually controlling ... . Iago easily manipulates Roderigo by convincing him. Manipulation is the key player in the tragic ending of the play and taught me one of the most important lessons, to trust no one. Iago acts as if he is everyone's best friend when in actuality he is setting them up for their own downfall. Iago ... uses Roderigo for his money and to do hi...

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