Iago’s ego in “Othello” by William Shakespeare Essay

Sometimes there are people who are so evil and deceitful one can barely feel dirty. Listening to them talk, hearing their speech communication, and hold backing their actions just makes ones skin crawl. During the reading and the viewing of Othello it doesnt take long to get this flavour about Iago. He is such manipulative, self-serving, and dishonest mortal making it obvious he would be a man with a personality disorder. A narcist is one who is only concerned about ones self, manipulative, and will use anyone to get what they want. There is no doubt that Iago is the destructive villain in this play. Without Iagos horrible traits and conniving actions this play would be very boring. He has been considered one of the most villainous characters of all time. Being around a person this evil is very frightening, they are able to accomplish so much with their manipulation. In this play there is no time wasted introducing the real characteristics of Iago. We see his self-serving anger issues from the beginning. Iago is quick to mention his hatred for Othello (1.3.365).Iagos ego has been hurt by Othello claiming Cassio as his lieutenant and passing up Iago. Iago feels that he has charge more experience in battle than Cassio and just pretends to serve Othello until he can get his revenge (1.1.10-40). Iago mentions later that Othello slept with his wife, Emilia And it is thought abroad that twixt my sheets hes done my office (1.3.366-367). Roderigo is the first person to fall to his deceitful ways. Iagos craftiness get Rodergio to trust him with his with his money Rodergio says, That thou, Iago, who hast had my purse as if the thread were mine. Iago states, Put money in thy purse (1.3.328) so that he might be able to win Desdemonas love with gifts Iago will steal her. But the dishonest plan is here because he plans on keeping that money for himself. It is amazing to watch how quick and smart Iago can be with the otherwise characters. He is able to quickly take a situation and find a way to use others as pawns to work his plan out. He is words and actions are so manipulative putting thoughts in others heads in order for them to assist him in his master plan.