1 / 28

I A G O

I A G O. The Machiavellian Villain. A Machiavellian is a term used to describe someone whose sole purpose is to manipulate and corrupt others for their own gain. They are often seen as a puppet master!. Roderigo and Iago.

tavi
Download Presentation

I A G O

An Image/Link below is provided (as is) to download presentation Download Policy: Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use and may not be sold / licensed / shared on other websites without getting consent from its author. Content is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use only. Download presentation by click this link. While downloading, if for some reason you are not able to download a presentation, the publisher may have deleted the file from their server. During download, if you can't get a presentation, the file might be deleted by the publisher.

E N D

Presentation Transcript

  1. I A G O

  2. The Machiavellian Villain A Machiavellian is a term used to describe someone whose sole purpose is to manipulate and corrupt others for their own gain. They are often seen as a puppet master!

  3. Roderigo and Iago Roderigo’s first line is that Iago “hast had (Roderigo’s) purse as if the strings were thine…” This metaphor demonstrates Roderigo’s trust in Iago Appearanceis one thing and reality another!

  4. Trusting Appearance • Iago tells Roderigo several truths about himself • Ironic that after Iago’s lengthy confession of duplicity, Roderigo still does not suspect him of doublecrossingor manipulation • Iago seems to do a great deal of character analysis and exposition for the audience • He divulges his purpose in serving Othello and the man he really is

  5. Appearance v Reality This is a crucial theme in Iago’s story • He enacts a series of roles, from advisor to confidante • He appears to be helping people though he is only acting out of his twisted self interest

  6. Thus do I ever make my fool my purse; For I mine own gained knowledge should profane, If I would time expend with such a snipe But for my sport and profit. I hate the Moor, And it is thought abroad that 'twixt my sheets H'as done my office. I know not if't be true, But I, for mere suspicion in that kind, Will do, as if for surety. He holds me well; The better shall my purpose work on him. Cassio's a proper man. Let me see now: To get his place, and to plume up my will In double knavery. How? How? Let's see. After some time, to abuse Othello's ears That he is too familiar with his wife. He hath a person and a smooth dispose To be suspected--framed to make women false. The Moor is of a free and open nature That thinks men honest that but seem to be so; And will as tenderly be led by th' nose As asses are. I have't! It is engendered! Hell and night Must bring this monstrous birth to the world's light. [Exit.]

More Related