Perhaps the most interesting and exotic character in the tragic play "Othello," by William Shakespeare, is "Honest" Iago. Through some carefully thought-out words and actions, Iago is able to manipulate others to do things in a way that benefits him and moves him closer towards his goals. He is the main driving force in this play, pushing Othello and everyone else towards their tragic end. Iago is not your ordinary villain. The role he plays …showed first 75 words of 1258 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1258 total…the ways he uses this trust from his so called friends to get his way is just plain morally wrong and unjust. Iago is able to manipulate others to do things in a way that benefits himself. To see all of this come from just one man shows the true meaning of what honesty is and what its not and how such a brilliant man, like Shakespeare shows it all in just one amazing play.