Analysing Iago’s soliloquy in Act 2, Scene 3 of ‘Othello’
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I can analyse how Iago is presented in his Act 2, Scene 3 soliloquy.
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Iago’s third soliloquy reveals his exploitative machinations.
References to God and Hell develop the diabolical presentation of Iago.
Iago describes poisoning Othello's ear; he knows the effect his manipulation will have.
Iago takes pleasure in corrupting goodness: he talks of tarnishing Desdemona’s virtue and calls Cassio an "honest fool".
Iago uses imagery to show the control he has over the characters and tries to manipulate the audience too.
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