Characters: Iago (Grade 12 NSC Matric English HL): Flashcards
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Iago's status among Shakespeare's villains
Iago's status among Shakespeare's villains
Most heinous villain in Shakespeare's works
What makes Iago particularly terrifying
What makes Iago particularly terrifying
Lack of convincing motivation for destructive actions
Iago's 1st claimed motivation vs Othello
Iago's 1st claimed motivation vs Othello
Professional jealousy - Cassio promoted instead of him
Iago's 2nd claimed motivation
Iago's 2nd claimed motivation
Suspected adultery - believes Othello slept with Emilia
Iago's exceptional talent
Iago's exceptional talent
Understanding & manipulating others' desires
Paradox about Iago & trust
Paradox about Iago & trust
Most inveterate liar yet most trusted by all
Iago's entertainment role
Iago's entertainment role
Provides dark humour in scenes with Roderigo
Trait shown by Iago preferring manipulation
Trait shown by Iago preferring manipulation
Cowardice - avoids direct confrontation
Psychological reason for Iago's Othello obsession
Psychological reason for Iago's Othello obsession
Repressed homosexual love for the general
Iago's attitude towards women
Iago's attitude towards women
General hatred of women/misogyny