Nov 23, 2018
Oliver & Stanley ≡ Othello & Iago
"[Iago] is the self employed trickster of the play [Othello]…cunning, untrustworthy, selfish, and plotting. He uses these traits to his advantage by slowly planning his own triumph while watching the demise of others. Iago is very deceptive and dupes the characters into believing he is honest and true…. The fact that Othello views Iago as trustworthy and honest gives Iago a perfect opportunity to put his schemes into action." (x)