A Level Revision: Othello - Character Analysis of Iago

Iago is the third largest part written by William Shakespeare and remains one of the most memorable Shakespeare characters of the tragic genre. The evil Iago plays Othello like a puppeteer , exploiting their intimate relationship, and the innocent Desdemona pays the ultimate price. If you're studying this play for A Level you might want to watch this free video tutorial. Just don't forget your handkerchief.

[ellieholmes]

Just finished watching Othello in class and this really helped me to write up a character analysis for revision. Thanks!

[katlehomokoena]

Me watching this the night before my exam and now know who Iago really is. Thanks this helps

[richarddavis]

Ive been out of school for years but I'm still fascinated by Shakespeare and Iago is such an interesting character. Maybe one of my favorites. Great analysis bro!

[EdwardScottow]

I have an essay coming up on Iago and this helped me so much, thank you!

[IcyDaBoss]

JUST finished the book in my honors class, iago really was the villain the story needed imo. He has to be one of the best instigators to ever do it😭

[Niallquinn]

We’ve just started Othello so this is rather helpful; keep it up!

[RYSUPER]

Ever since I read the story and did a 12 page paper on it for college back in 2014, this story has arguably been my favorite one by Shakespeare

[oliviafullard]

Thank you for this, it really helped me understand his character better

[jairomewahabi]

Woah. Gavin you were my Communication Studies teacher in Kingston College. How time flies. Hope all is well. Keep up the good work.

[carolineboyden]

you are out here doing god's work thank you!

[Celeste_]

I’ve got an essay on Iago this week so this is helpful thanks!!

[matthewbelevich]

I've thought for a long time Iago's hate runs much deeper than the offense of being passed over. Even the cuckholding charge is suspect and it seems Iago doesn't believe it
I think Iago hated Othello naturally, the whole time he was associated with him and once he was passed over he had no reason left to redirect it. He may have turned on Othello anyway, even if he had been promoted because it was he end of the line.
And the rumors of Othello cuckholding him is likely a reflection of how sycophantic to Othello Iago had appeared throughout his career.

[alanchn]

Why dont you come back?? :( I like ur videos

[elisaandemma]

Can you help me with a topic sentence for the way iago is a villain in act 3

[edensgm]

Thank you!! Super helpful for my A Level in 2 weeks! (on an unrelated side note, you really sound like bradley walsh)

[bindu]

What is the character in it deeply focused for studdy ?

[great_graces]

Iago seemed familiar sah?? 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[caitprecious]

Love it! Please do some on Kite Runner :)

[bindu]

Our body is al for love, but decent .isn't it true ?

[ziadsherif]

Hi sir hope your doing well, I would like to start 1-2-1 tuitions with you for english language AQA, so can you provide me with all the details.