The Character of Iago in William Shakespeare

The Character of Iago in William Shakespeare In the extract Iago truly shows himself to be a man of great

impression upon people around him, and mostly of course people of his

choice, in this case Roderigo being his victim of persuasion.

Most importantly to be regarded is that Iago's methods are structured

almost completely behind the way in which he communicates, and put

across his intentions, than that of the information involved. He

tactfully manages to hold a complete metaphor throughout the whole of

his up building and underlying manipulative conversation with

Roderigo. This is, indeed intelligent play on Iagos's behalf as it

puts Roderigo's mind in a situation, he can identify with, this always

a helpful tact when trying to coach a person in to sharing a desired

view. This metaphor of course being that of the mental garden inside

each and every one of us. Putting across experienced horticultural

knowledge, 'if we plant nettles or sow lettuce, set hyssop and weed up

thyme, 'he instils an instant concept in the mind of Roderigo, of

using a situation positively, to indirectly benefit ones self. Iago

also calms Roderigo, he tries to damper the burning loss and product

of anger he holds toward Othello. 'But we have reason to cool our

raging motions.' Iago chooses his word so delicately, allowing them to

sooth Roderigo, and instantly put him in a frame of mind tightly

connected to Iago's intentions. Iago leaves Roderigo completely

vulnerable, ore stricken of his master plan, as Roderigo

Utters 'It cannot be.'

Another tact Iago use...

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...ona. Now if this is not enough he hastily pulls up against this

vision the cowards act of drowning himself. Another asset to the

pattern used in Iago's speech, putting something here, of great

desired aligned with a disastrous ending once considered.

For-want-of-better words, pep talk issued by Iago is conceived of as a

great success, as this suicidal man now only seeks support, 'wilt thou

be fast to my hopes, if I depend on the issue?' leaving Iago the

simple task of reassuring Roderigo of his support.

Finely, from a different angle this is in direct conjunction with the

Venetian attitude portrayed of this marriage, being a disgrace, only

with Iago's words making it more apparent. The inevitable ending being

forced due to this, 'it was a violent commencement in her, and thou

shalt see an answerable sequestration.'