Write a short critical analysis about Othello that makes an argument about the specific motivation of Iago.
Write a short critical analysis about Othello that makes an argument about the specific motivation of Iago.
Does he do this for sport, a “motiveless malignity” as Coleridge called it? Or is he motivated by something else? Racism? A homo-erotic attraction to Othello? If it were simply jealousy of Cassio, as he tells us in the opening scene, then the play would have ended when Othello gives him Cassio’s job. Right? Be specific when you make your claim.
Cite 2 examples from the play’s text, plus cite 1 literary critic (located in one of our databases) that supports or disagrees with your argument.
Follow MLA formatting and citation protocols (ACT, Scene, lines) for the text; (author page number) for the critic.
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