Iago’s soliloquies in Othello • In Shakespeare’s plays there is usually empathy between the audience and the characters who speak alone on stage. The dramatic device of the soliloquy …

‘And what’s he then that says I play the villain?’ is one of a number of major soliloquies spoken by Iago, the villain and chief architect of William Shakespeare’s Othello.

As his soliloquy continues, Iago repeats his intention to deceive and ruin Othello. He claims that Othello is rumored to have slept with his wife (Emilia), and that he will act as if it’s true...

Iago promises to work everything out from there. When Roderigo leaves, Iago delivers his first soliloquy, declaring his hatred for Othello and his suspicion that Othello has slept with his wife, …

Iago is a wonderfully complex character. His resentment and poisonousness hatred combined with his ability to charm and appear genuine make for a brilliant role to play. This monologue …

Reading through the original Othello soliloquy followed by a modern version and should help you to understand what each Othello soliloquy is about: And what’s he then that says I play the …

Iago: Lay thy finger thus, and let thy soul be instructed. Mark me with what violence she first loved the Moor, but for bragging and telling her fantastical lies: and will she love him still for prating? …