The Manipulation Of Roderigo In Shakespeare's Othello

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Iago uses the people surrounding him by exploiting their weaknesses. Iago uses Roderigo’s gullibility and reckless lust for Desdemona to his advantage. Roderigo believes anything Iago is saying because he is captivated with making Desdemona his own. Initially, Iago says, “Put money in thy purse” to Roderigo, who being blinded does (Shakespeare). He tells him that the riches are a gift for Desdemona, but Iago secretly intends on keeping them. Iago, a mountebank, exploits Roderigo’s lust for Desdemona by swindling him of his wealth. But, Iago reveals the true conclusion of how much he controls Roderigo in how he manipulates him into killing Cassio. Iago accomplishes this by enflaring Roderigo’s lust for Desdemona and taking advantage of his disregard

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