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Examine the presentation of either Othello, Desdemona or Iago in Act 1 of « Othello ».  

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Examine the presentation of either Othello, Desdemona or Iago in Act 1 of " Othello ". There is no doubt in " Othello " as to the role Shakespeare has given Iago, he is the villain, masterful at deceit he generates most evil in the play. The clever soldier, his incredible acting allows him to be two or three completely different people. During most of the Act the audience finds itself constantly trying to find a motive for Iago's actions but finds none that can justify what he is about to do. What does seem to come back again and again is his view on women which he sees as sex rapacious and a danger to his machiavellian plans. Scene 1 offers us a good preview as to what Iago is going to do for the rest of the Act and ultimately the rest of the play. Our first view of...

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