Explore character of Iago in Othello

[@ElleryLatham]

I can't quite put my finger on it, but this is special. Maybe its the intro, maybe its the British man that is talking about Shakespeare for 40 minutes, but there's something here.

[@ashasarif1614]

This is by far one of the best videos I've seen on Othello. Thank you so much for this video, it is a big help

[@SchofieldonShakespeare]

How lovely to receive this feedback. I'm delighted that you found it useful. Isn't Othello a fascinating play?

[@ameliaplatt9154]

Amazing video with really interesting insights. I really like the idea of Iago being an ordinary embittered man. I think he is gripped as much as Othello by jealously, and seeks to contaminate others with it. He's an almost malcontent figure. Thank you!

[@SchofieldonShakespeare]

Thank you for your kind comments. It's a fascinating play, isn't it? I sense that Iago loses control after initial success, and gets carried away on a tidal wave of evil and destruction - 'Now it's started, it'll be interesting to see where it ends up' kind of thing...

[@dailya3712]

you literally saved my life thanks king

[@SchofieldonShakespeare]

How come? But delighted if you found the video helpful. Dear Iago...

[@dailya3712]

@@SchofieldonShakespeare I'm writing a paper on the nature of Iago, and I was really suspecting him to be evil purely for the sake of being evil, and your video helped me see things more clearly and perhaps my suspicions might be true.. also I just noticed his first words are "you will not hear me" and he ends with silence.. this makes me wonder if Iago is to blame for the miseries at all? or do the characters just hear what they want to hear while he stays silent.. perhaps I'm also projecting my views on him in the same way hahah anyways, I really really appreciate you!!

[@brooklynfu1006]

Hi, great video. Please could you let me know if you have made these in-depth analysis for any other characters in Othello? Thank you.

[@SchofieldonShakespeare]

Thank you for taking the trouble to post this message. I am currently teaching Macbeth and Measure for Measure, rather than Othello, and so it is unlikely that I will be making any new videos on the latter for the time being. However, keep enjoying this wonderful play!

[@jameswbell7084]

am glad you recognised the more sinister connection between Iago and Sir Toby Belch.

[@travis9031]

Really well made!

[@SchofieldonShakespeare]

Thank you. Iago is a splendid villain!

[@samantha-kemp-therapy]

So good

[@SchofieldonShakespeare]

Thank you very much for your kind feedback.

[@ericahn2474]

great video.

[@SchofieldonShakespeare]

Thank you for taking the trouble to post this. I certainly enjoyed making the video - Iago is probably my favourite villain...

[@Ozgipsy]

You should immediately imprinted your modern superstitions on Iago.