... was in the works long before Iago was on the scene. Othello, Desdemona, Brabantio and Cassio were the gunpowder, Roderigo was the fuse, Iago was just the match that made it all explode. The Meaning of Othello Shakespeare has been a part of everyone's life. There is not one person who hasn't heard of him. There are some plays that are more well ... 't him. If Cassio was out of the army, Igao would have the position. As in most of Shakespeare's work there's a deeper meaning. Iago likes to have power over any situation, and has to be in charge. He needs to be slightly above the average pers...

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