Othello: The Pathological Jealously Of Iago
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Iago's crimes define pathological jealousy and a sheer desire for
revenge. His acts are pre-meditated and have reasons. In various soliloquies, he
reveals grudges that, while mostly false or overblown, present themselves as
clear to Iago. Iago masters duplicity, even remarking himself "I am not wh ....
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denied a position of high valor and takes umbrage to the person responsible.
That person is Othello. Othello chooses Michael Cassio, whom Iago denounces as
"a Florentine." (line 21) Iago has been beaten by a Florentine with (as Iago
thinks) less military ability than him. This deep wound commands Iago to revenge.
Iago cannot bear Othello's being a superior figure. Iago comments on
Othello's going to war as "Another of his fathom they have none/ To lead their
business." (lines 153-154) Iag ....
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