Othello: Reasons For Iago's Hatred Of Othello
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In the historical tragedy Othello by William Shakespeare there is a
great show of hate and dislike toward Othello by Iago. Why does Iago have
such hate for the Moor? Through analyzing Iago's character the answer to
this question can be found. Iago develops hatred toward Othello for a
variety of ....
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.... expresses his jealousy
of Cassio. Iago is a non-commissioned officer who is experienced and
ambitious. Instead of appointing Iago who had plenty of experience on the
battlefield, Othello appoints "a great arithmetician, one Michael Cassio, a
Florentine . . . that never set a squadron on the field" (1.1.19-22).
Michael Cassio was more of an intellectual type, a book learner, and a
student of military science. Iago only proves good at fighting, whereas
Cassio has the tactical knowledge to e ....
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