Iago Through The Marxist Lens

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Zamya Fayette Cameron Monroe Honors English 4 12 March 2024. Iago through the marxist lens Using iago for the marxist lens is the perfect example of an annoyed and frustrated lower class member. From the Marxist perspective Iago is very jealous and bitter about his position in the society because he has been passed over for promotions by Othello who chooses Cassio, a man who is more book smart than street smart. Iago believes this is a dig against his own worth and battle status. Iago is very upset by this and it's gotten under his skin. Iago is seeking revenge; Iago is not a noble person, nor does he have wealth. Iago uses his manipulative ways and wit to manipulate all those around him. He is trying to disrupt the existing power structure. …show more content…

Everyone was deceived by iago. Iago's struggle throughout this book highlights the key fact that the social classes are very divided in this society. Iago will go to great lengths when he is feeling oppressed by the social order of their society. Although Iago is slightly selfish, he cares more about his image and placement in society than his own wife. Iago has a need to be in control and in power over someone. He craves this position over someone else. Iago doesn't care about the relationships that have been built with his wife Emilia, he just cares about what comes with marriage and how he can be in a position of power over his wife. Being a husband comes with the typical duties, or at least in this society, and Iago loves the feeling of his position of control. Iago has been overlooked by the society despite him being more suited for the positions in the society. Iago wants to overturn the social system that would dare pick and reward Cassio's actions over Iago who is suited for battle. Retaliation against the same society powers that keeps Iago down. Iago is simply responding to all the alienation and exploitation he feels. In the military class it mirrors the class system in the society and iago's struggle

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