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mnich10
mnich10
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In Iago's soliloquy toward the end of Act 2, scene 3, he says that Othello will do whatever Desdemona wants. According to Iago, why is this true?

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Posted by mnich10 on Wednesday October 29, 2008 at 2:09 PM and tagged with desdemona, iago, othello.

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  1. kimbwilliams Teacher
    High School - 11th Grade

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    Iago tells Cassio that "the General's wife is now the general," meaning that she is now in charge of him and thus in charge of the decisions he makes concerning the State.  Furthermore, he comments on the fact that Othello is a trusting man and believes in the good of mankind.  He also feels that Othello will do whatever it takes to make her happy, and these two facts coupled together make him an easy target for manipulation.

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    Posted by kimbwilliams on Wednesday October 29, 2008 at 2:25 PM