Othello

Act I Scene 3

does Iago have just cause for revenge or is he simply doing evil for the sake of doing evil?

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Iago has no cause for revenge.... a bruised ego is no excuse for manipulation and foul play. I wouldn't say that he is simply doing evil for the sake of evil either. In my opinion, he is blinded by embarrassment.... his ego is crushed, and he cannot see beyond it.

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