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“Iago Power” In "Othello," by William Shakespeare, Iago manipulates the actions of others in a self-serving theme to benefit himself react in a way that only benefits him. “Iago belongs to a class of characters whose heads are as acute and active as their hearts are hard and callous.” In a calculating, clever way he uses trust to deceive those closest to him. As a pivotal character his strategies affect Othello, Desdemona, Roderigo, and Emilia …

…of Iago lead to his death. Iago’s desire for power, and willingness do anything to obtain it, led to the deaths of those around him. Iago manipulated Othello, Desdemona, and Cassio by using emotions such as anger and jealousy. His methods of deceit fostered his rise to power, and led to the demise of Othello, Desdemona, and Roderigo. Iago desired and obtained the power he sought, but ironically destroyed the substance of his power.