"Now will I question Cassio of Bianca, A huswife that by selling her desires buys herself bread and clothes. It is a creature that dotes on Cassio-as 'tis the strumpet's plague to beguile many and be beguiled by one. He, when he hears of her, cannot restrain from the excess of laughter. Here he comes" (171).
I thought this passage was key because it shows us Iago's plan and how he is going to twist things causing Othello to get more jealous and to use Cassio to get what he wants. Iago uses Othello's weakness and Cassio's weakness against them. Iago is able to find every one's weakness with out a problem and use it to hurt them without even a second thought about what he is doing. It amazes me at how evil he can be yet pretend to be so nice and still be believable.
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That is intresting. Iago almost acted as if it wasn't a big deal when Othello went in to a fit, I wonder if it happens often.
I also noticed that Iago is very good at manipulating and twisting things/people around. It amazes me that he does this so easily and that everything is working out in his favor.
ReplyDeleteThats a really important passage, you're right. Basically all of Iago's asides and soliloquies are really important because they show how cunning he is. And I feel the same way as Katie, it's amazing that Iago's getting away with this so easily!
ReplyDeleteThat is a very important passage and yes Iago is good at figuring out people's weaknessess.
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