THE PATHOLOGICAL JEALOUSLY OF IAGO Iago's crimes define pathological jealousy and a sheer desire for revenge. His acts are pre-meditated and have reasons. In various soliloquies, he reveals grudges that, while mostly false or overblown, present themselves as clear to Iago. Iago masters duplicity, even remarking himself "I am not what I am." (line 67) Many of his dark motives are probably concealed from the audience. In his few soliloquies, he presents definitive motives for his …showed first 75 words of 798 total…

…showed last 75 words of 798 total…Iago displays his grudges and motives to himself. Though Iago may be stretching the bounds of sanity, he still finds reason. The rest of the play shows the course of Iago's plan. He totally succeeds in his goals despite his own miserable fate. Iago's deep resentment of his victims can only be understood by himself. Iago's pathological schemes were masterfully performed by a man with tremendous skill and motive. Iago sought revenge and obtained it.