Look again at Iago's first three soliloquies. What information do they give us with regard to his character and motivation?.
The purpose of soliloquies in Shakespeare's plays is to express the genuine feelings or beliefs of the characters speaking them. His play Othello is no exception and the soliloquy is most significantly used by the character Iago. The nature of Iago's role in the play means that we can only be sure that his words are a true expression of his feelings when he is talking in soliloquy. Despite being widely known as honest Iago', this man is a sophisticated villain who thrives on deception. His skills of improvisation are so developed that every word he speaks to another person is a calculated drive for self-advancement. As such, his true character is only fully revealed when he is alone on stage. .
We hear his first soliloquy at the end of act 1 scene 3. Having persuaded Roderigo to accompany him to Cyprus, Roderigo leaves much cheered. Iago remains, alone and delivers his soliloquy. Up until now in the play Iago's motivation has not been wholly clear. This short soliloquy goes someway to untangling the web that is Iago's mind. He reveals that he is toying with Roderigo, who considers Iago a friend, for my sport and profit'. This illuminates the motives for his manipulative behaviour towards Roderigo. It is a perverse and vindictive man that spends his leisure time abusing his acquaintances for amusement. The nature of this relationship indicates how sharp minded Iago is. He is able to turn any situation to benefit himself. In Roderigo he sees potential for gain, both monetary and leisure. The fact that Roderigo is taken in by this exploitative act is not to his detriment because as we learn later, Iago succeeds in deceiving Venice's finest. Because of this, Iago evidently does not enjoy real friendship with anyone, preferring the twisted entertainment of his own inventions.
One of the most infamous characters throughout this play is Iago. ... Iago has many soliloquies that show his true colors as well how he felt about everybody. ... In act 2 scene 3 Iago make another soliloquy. ... Well, Emilia steals the handkerchief and gives it to Iago. The last soliloquy that I would like to point out is in act 3 scene 3. ...
Iago first speaks with Roderigo and Cassio to forward his plan, and then Iago has a soliloquy in which he discusses his motives. ... This conversation and the soliloquy following it introduce the two different sides of Iago. ... However, in the following soliloquy the reader is introduced to what Iago really has planned. ... This soliloquy shows that Iago has no real motives for his actions. ... In this soliloquy the hypocrisy of Iago's motives and actions is also visible. ...
Iago first speaks with Roderigo and Cassio to forward his plan, and then Iago has a soliloquy in which he discusses his motives. ... This conversation and the soliloquy following it introduce the two different sides of Iago. ... However, in the following soliloquy the reader is introduced to what Iago really has planned. ... This soliloquy shows that Iago has no real motives for his actions. ... In this soliloquy the hypocrisy of Iago's motives and actions is also visible. ...
No, Iago/ I"ll see before I doubt; " Othello stills allows Iago to deceive him, based on no accurate evidence, merely observation, " Look to your wife, observe her well with Cassio." ... This use of a soliloquy again is effective in informing the audience of Iago's intentions and creates hatred towards the character of Iago. If Othello had trusted his wife, even Iago's jealousy couldn't of caused the tragedy. ... On the other hand, it can be more strongly argued that Iago's jealousy alone wasn't enough, as other characters are responsible for their actions and allo...
Iago When Shakespeare attempted to create the ultimate villain (and I must say he was stunningly successful), Iago was the result. ... This near-soliloquy shows us some of the thinking behind Iago's Machiavellian actions. 320 Virtue! ... The main point behind the first section of the "soliloquy" in line 320 is that humans make their destinies and rules (Virtue! ... These quotes also show what a highly motivated person Iago is. ... There are no more shown in this soliloquy, but one has wonder, what will happen in the next scene. ...
Manipulations by Iago Iago is all things to all the characters in the play. ... A soliloquy that shows the hate Iago has for Othello is the following: "I hate the Moor, And it is thought abroad that "twixt my sheets He has done my office. ... This soliloquy also shows the hypocrisy of Iago's motives and actions is also visible. ... Iago has been asking Emilia for it many times. ... Iago is smart. ...
We are given soliloquies that give insight to Iago's true character and intentions, enough to know and understand that he is a two-sided character. ... Iago wears a mask when facing other characters, the mask of honesty. ... Shakespeare created Iago as the spitting image of Satan, such as Iago has his own mask; Satan works with his own disguises. ... Though soliloquies provide a clear insight into Iago's true nature, the means by which Shakespeare utilised situational irony to further characterize Iago is an important aspect to consider when contemplating his manipulative nature. ......
By far, in terms of stage time, soliloquies and the like, Iago supersedes any other character. ... Therefore, put money in thy purse-(ln.330-48) The main point to observe behind the first section of the soliloquy-like speech, (ln314), is that humans make their own destinies and rules: "Virtue? ... (Throughout his soliloquies, Iago discloses his true evil nature as well as the nature of other characters. ... His soliloquies also give him the chance to reveal the qualities of other characters. ... Iago is very per...
Iago gives several possible motives throughout the play in his different soliloquies and while talking to Roderigo. ... In Iago's numerous soliloquies, he comes up with lots of possible motives for his plot. ... And after the first soliloquy Iago never mentions it again. ... Iago also mentions that he loves Desdemona in the second soliloquy, but does not mention it again. ... In Iago's first soliloquy he says when talking about Othello and Emilia, "I know not if't be true, but I, for mere suspicion in that kind, will do as if for surety..." ...
