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Padmini Sukumaran asked this question about Othello:
Do you think that Iago's hatred for Othello stems from jealousy for Othello (after all he did suspect him of sleeping with his wife) and so he tries to duplicate the jealousy in Othello?
Olfa Malek What if Iago LOVES Othello? He did no harm to the Moor.. he just tried to eliminate all the loving people around Othello; his rivals. Othello did -alw…moreWhat if Iago LOVES Othello? He did no harm to the Moor.. he just tried to eliminate all the loving people around Othello; his rivals. Othello did -always- throughout the play value and highlight Iago's love for him. Act3 Scene4 Iago kneels.. his last words "I am your own for ever".. you know "Love and hate are intimately linked".(less)
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Othello
by William Shakespeare
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