Role Of Psychopath In Othello
How long does it take to become a psychopath? Shakespeare introduces Iago into Othello and explores the possibility of becoming a psychopath in a matter of a couple days. In Othello, Iago is the antagonist, and Shakespeare depicts him with a few different natures and utilizes him to reveal the mind of a psychopath; how the mind of a psychopath functions. The play shows Iago figuring out how to restrain and expose people to his will. He diabolically works out this wicked scheme to fulfill his dreams as lieutenant, and he does not care who gets trampled over, on his way to the top.
Iago did not truly love Emilia, while she had a only love for him. Iago used her purely to steal the handkerchief, which would later ravage Othello and Desdemona’s relationship. They also had a rather …show more content…
His lack of empathy is so great that he doesn’t care who he hurts. “But for my sport and profit. I hate the Moor, And it is thought abroad that 'twixt my sheets He has done my office. I know not if't be true, But I, for mere suspicion in that kind, Will do as if for surety.” (1.3.429-433). He goes from giving Othello sound “advice” about Desdemona, to saying that he hates Othello and wants to ruin him. Then, he goes on to give suggestions to Othello on how to murder Desdemona. These changes in character are so sudden; that’s not normal. “Do it not with poison. Strangle her in her bed, even the bed she hath contaminated.” (4.1.226-227). He has no heart and will get over whatever obstacles necessary on his path to power. Shakespeare may have portrayed him as having no ability to show empathy and love to anyone. Iago blatantly lies the entire play and none of the other characters pick up on that. He gets into Othello’s head pushing all of his buttons without him knowing, and bringing out the worst in him. “I am not what I am”(1.1.67). The entire plot of Othello is centered around Iago’s lies and his
Iago did not truly love Emilia, while she had a only love for him. Iago used her purely to steal the handkerchief, which would later ravage Othello and Desdemona’s relationship. They also had a rather …show more content…
His lack of empathy is so great that he doesn’t care who he hurts. “But for my sport and profit. I hate the Moor, And it is thought abroad that 'twixt my sheets He has done my office. I know not if't be true, But I, for mere suspicion in that kind, Will do as if for surety.” (1.3.429-433). He goes from giving Othello sound “advice” about Desdemona, to saying that he hates Othello and wants to ruin him. Then, he goes on to give suggestions to Othello on how to murder Desdemona. These changes in character are so sudden; that’s not normal. “Do it not with poison. Strangle her in her bed, even the bed she hath contaminated.” (4.1.226-227). He has no heart and will get over whatever obstacles necessary on his path to power. Shakespeare may have portrayed him as having no ability to show empathy and love to anyone. Iago blatantly lies the entire play and none of the other characters pick up on that. He gets into Othello’s head pushing all of his buttons without him knowing, and bringing out the worst in him. “I am not what I am”(1.1.67). The entire plot of Othello is centered around Iago’s lies and his