What if Iago was a shadow of...? | Top grade Othello analysis

Iago is the notorious villain 'Othello', and most analysis will pin him down as either the devil reincarnate, or a consummate Machiavellian. But is there really all there is to Iago's characterisation?

In this video, I offer an alternative perspective on how we can rethink this Shakespearean antagonist. It may seem surprising at first, but hopefully it'll also be thought-provoking enough to inspire you to think deeper about the character!

TIMESTAMPS:
02:03 - The standard interpretation of Iago
03:27 - A new take on Iago's characterisation (with detailed quotation analysis)
09:08 - Iago and Shakespeare

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