Estefania answers “Do you think that Iago's hatred for...”

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?

Estefania It could be, but honestly, I think it's more about power; he wanted a promotion, and maybe even Othello's position (I think there's also a thing of th…moreIt could be, but honestly, I think it's more about power; he wanted a promotion, and maybe even Othello's position (I think there's also a thing of the fact Othello is a moor, a racist thing as well that makes Iago hates Othello even more). Seeing how Iago is, his nature, I don`t really think he cares about his wife, I think he only cares about himself and use his wife as an excuse. But that's my opinion.(less)

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