Characters of Iago and Othello in Shakespeares Othello Compare and contrast the characters of Iago and Othello in Shakespeare’s Othello.

Directions: Write a clear, coherent, and well-organized research paper. Make sure to use quotations from Othello as well as at least 5 secondary sources to
illustrate and support main ideas. Include a works cited page.
Topic: Compare and contrast the characters of Iago and Othello. Consider how they are similar and/or different. Even though both of these men are murderers, do you believe that Iago and Othello are different types of characters? Are both of these characters inherently evil, or are these characters forced into situations because of their respective circumstances? Do you pity either of these characters or see them as tragic figures? Carefully examine the development of these two characters throughout the course of the play.