Iago's questioning ways cause Othello to think the worst about Desdemona and Cassio, Iago gets exactly what he wanted, manipulation. Iago continually uses rhetorical strategies to manipulate others. He uses many means to put false accusations in Othello's head. In - Iago uses rhetoric, Iago's final act is to plant a handkerchief belonging to Desdemona with Cassio's belongings. Othello goes blind with rage, orders Iago to kill Cassio and suffocates Desdemona himself. Emilie arrives. Iago, in Shakespeare's Othello, is a deceptive character because he lies to get what he wants. He interacts with people only to manipulate them, but more importantly, he never reveals his true feelings or motivations. Iago might say things that suggest what his motive is, but he soon contradicts himself with another suggestion, the analysis of Iago's character. Iago is the central character and villain of Othello. Shakespeare presented it as a collection of riddles because he is an artist of evil. Iago's character traits, such as charm and honesty - Honest Iago - when motivated by jealousy and the desire for revenge, make his evil plots easier to carry out. The essay offers a thoughtful analysis of the character Iago in Shakespeare's Othello, highlighting multiple motivations. behind his actions. It successfully presents the complexity of Iago beyond a simple villainous portrayal. The essay deftly navigates through Iago's personal, social, and psychological factors that contribute to his own. While Othello understands his artificial suspicions towards Cassio, Iago masterfully evokes his sense of duty towards Othello in order to use his master's misplaced trust against him by assuring him with phrases such as "My lord, you know that I loves” and “I am bound to every act of duty” 3.3.123,139. ~ The critic notes that Othello gradually adopts Iago's speech patterns and worldview, and that by the end of the play, Iago penetrates Othello's character and plays on his weaknesses, nurturing him as he does.