Iago

It may be argued that the soliloquys represent Iago's wishes, which like most people remain just that. "Hell and night must bring this monstrous birth to the world's light. Iago's lack of motive supports the notion that he is inherently evil, which is further supported by his silence when questioned about his motives by Othello, which maybe interpreted, that Iago himself knows his motives are inadequate. " It is here, that audience's see that Iago, out of his own free will, chooses to be evil. let us hide our loves!" Further infuriating Othello, who is already engulfed by "the green-eyed monster," jealousy, "which doth mock the meat it feeds on. This is shown as Iago retells Cassio's apparent dream in explicit detail, "Sweet Desdemona. This concept of evil is further explored in the play as Iago is seen, in a soliloquy, evoking evil spirits. Iago's soliloquys portray his inward choice to be evil, and it is his inadequate motives to bring about the downfall of Othello and Cassio, that may well leave the audience feeling unsympathetic towards this "notorious villain". This is the power of soliloquys in theater at this time. For actions speak louder than words, and it is only through actions that Iago's true nature is exhibited. However, the extent of Iago's true malicious nature is definitively shown through his actions, rather than his thoughts. When such desires are acted upon, then Iago's villainous nature can no longer be debated. Therefore, it may be argued that the information given in Iago's soliloquys and actions are the same, but that the information is reinforced by his actions. We see the birth of his devious plans, which are born in such a manner that the audience can feel no sympathy him. On the other hand, the purpose of a soliloquy in Elizabethan times was to tell the audience the basics outline of the story, leaving them anticipating the action that lie ahead.