Iago’s Use of Language and Villainous Behavior in Shakespeare’s Othello

Iagos Use of Language and Villainous Behavior in Shakespeares Othello In Othello, Shakespeare forms the villainous character, Iago through his complex language. Iago shows his evil nature towards Roderigo through his intent of demeaning animal imagery. Iago also uses an elongated metaphor to try and lampoon the ignorant Roderigo and (unknowingly to Roderigo), insults him. Lastly, Iago uses repetition to beguile Roderigo to keep paying him. Iagos trade is clearly seen through his deceiving language towards the completion of perform I.In Act I, scene iii, line 319, Iago addresses the issue of love and lust through an extended metaphor. In this speech, after Roderigo says he wants to kill himself, Iago tries to convince Roderigo not to end his life for a woman. By doing this, he manages to give the impression that he is advising Roderigo, while at the same time insulting him and making him and others vary of his plan. Iago states, Our bodies are our gardens, to the which our w ills are gardeners suggesting that our will (the gardener) has power over our bodies (the garden). Also...