Throughout William Shakepeare's play, Othello, Iago shpws that he is a ruthless character, bent in controlling others though's and actions. From Act I, Iago uses rhetoric such as bestial imagery to shade other character's opinions of a situation. Act III especially illustrates his mastering of rhetorical techniques. Three particular methods of manipulation employed by Iago includes: Tone, insinuation, and mimicry.
In Act III, scene iii, Iago displays the impact of time over the actual content of his words. For instance, Iago says that he believes Cassio is "honest," yet this wird sets Othello off, and Iago's fake certainty in his tone makes Othello think that Cassio lies. Iago than asks, "who has that breast so pure that some uncl
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