Is Iago Presented By Shakespeare As A Tragic Villain?
To what extent is Iago presented by Shakespeare as a tragic villain without redeeming features?
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Iago is possibly one of the first villains of Shakespearean times with both redeeming and villainous qualities. In the tragic play “Othello”, by William Shakespeare, Iago is shown as an honest yet manipulative villain; which is uncommon for villains in texts written in Shakespearean times as it humanises the villain. London councils at the time thought that theatre should not allow the audience to relate to villainous characters as it was a negative influence on society so the character of Iago is very unusual and complex. Iago is man driven by his own motives throughout the entire play, manipulating others to do
Notes to expand on later
Iago is possibly one of the first villains of Shakespearean times with both redeeming and villainous qualities. In the tragic play “Othello”, by William Shakespeare, Iago is shown as an honest yet manipulative villain; which is uncommon for villains in texts written in Shakespearean times as it humanises the villain. London councils at the time thought that theatre should not allow the audience to relate to villainous characters as it was a negative influence on society so the character of Iago is very unusual and complex. Iago is man driven by his own motives throughout the entire play, manipulating others to do