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Iago's Soliloquies

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'Iago's soliloquies are the key to our understanding to both his motives and his methods'. How far do you agree with this? In your answer you should discuss the methods he employs and the motives he offers. Try also to demonstrate an understanding of the ways in which Shakespeare uses the soliloquies to present a character Of all the characters in Othello, Iago is the most complex and intriguing to the audience. His reasoning behind the cunning plot which he develops throughout the play is portrayed by Shakespeare primarily in Iago's soliloquies. By allowing the audience an insight into Iago's thought process regarding the 'web' he weaves, Shakespeare is able to convey the motives which Iago has for his deceit and also explores the motives which he develops and employs in order to 'ensnare' the other character, as well as showing what methods will be used for this. However, it is...

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