denced throughout Othello, the projection of Iago’s character is a pivotal driver to the progression of the plot. He is the perfect villain created by Shakespeare, a character of great deception and one with the ability to mask himself and yet mesh reality with intangibles. He deceives Othello by exploiting his “free and open nature” and subsequently tricks Roderigo by exploiting his lust for Desdemona. It is only imperative that Iago be the sculptor of Othello. Iago’s complexity and diversity enables him to dictate the crucial scenes in the play and therefore be the paint for Shakespeare’s canvas.Relatively ...
