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 their fate. Iago's lies create an atmosphere of suspicion and doubt and lead to the demise of all the main characters. Iago easily manipulates Roderigo by convincing him. Manipulation is the key ... starting fights. Iago convinces Roderigo to start the fight with Cassio because he was drunk and vulnerable. He was jealous of Cassio for getting hi...

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