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Othello: Is Iago the vilest villain?

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Actors in performance of Othello
Othello: Is Iago the vilest villain?

SUBJECTS:  Arts, English

YEARS:  7–8, 9–10


Othello 3.3 Explainer


Some characters we just love to hate!

Iago, the villain in Shakespeare's 'Othello', is a perfect example: scheming, manipulative but oh-so-clever.

James Evans and actor Damien Ryan both of Bell Shakespeare, discuss the complex role of Iago. Evans explains just how skilfully Shakespeare employs language to fashion the dark depths of Iago's character.


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Acknowledgements

Created by ABC Splash in collaboration with Bell Shakespeare.


Production Date: 2014


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