Iago, fictional character, the villain of William Shakespeare’s tragedy Othello (written 1603–04). One of Shakespeare’s most intriguing and plausible villains, Iago frequently takes the audience or reader into his confidence, a device that encourages …

Jul 28, 2019 · The villain Iago from "Othello" is a central character, and understanding him is key to understanding Shakespeare's entire play. His is the longest part with 1,070 lines. Iago’s character is consumed with hatred and envy.

Iago is a character in Shakespeare’s play, Othello. He is a senior officer in the Venetian army under the command of its general, Othello. Iago is very popular among the characters in the play.

Iago is the secondary antagonist of Disney's 1992 animated feature film, Aladdin. He is a sarcastic, loud-mouthed, and short-tempered parrot that served as Jafar's sidekick during the latter's attempt to rule Agrabah. Iago's primary obsessions are riches and power, which—coupled with his disdain...

Iago is one of the most notorious and mysterious villains of all time—it's no accident that the hyper-annoying and malicious sidekick to Jafar in Disney's Aladdin was named Iago. But unlike Aladdin's cartoon parrot, Iago is nobody's sidekick.

Othello's disloyal standard-bearer and the villain of the play. Angry at having been passed over by Othello for promotion to the rank of lieutenant, and also because he seems to enjoy creating mayhem for its own sake, Iago develops an intricate conspiracy to ruin Othello. He is …

Shakespeare's Characters: Iago (Othello) Driven by an overpowering lust for evil rivaled only by Satan, Iago grabs the title as worst Shakespeare villain hands down. On the surface, Iago's motive for wanting to destroy Othello could be one of several.

Iago is a seasoned soldier with extensive battle experience, having fought alongside Othello in both Rhodes and Cyprus. He is also one of Shakespeare's most notorious...

Iago is an ancient (ensign) serving Othello, a battle-hardened veteran of 28 whose bluff honesty leaves him trusted and even liked by all who meet him. He is obsessed with the grubbiness of sex, to which he reduces all love, and is haunted by the thought that his wife Emilia has betrayed him with his general, Othello.

Shakespeare’s most terrifying villain Iago reveals to Roderigo that he is serving Othello only to serve himself. He is Othello’s ensign or standard-bearer who wants to be promoted to lieutenant but has been passed over. Iago hides behind a mask of loyalty and friendship for Othello, while secretly plotting his ruin. Othello, Act 1, Scene 1.