Machiavellian

Machiavellian

1. Secretive

   • Swear by Janus - has two faces
     • "I am not what i am"
       • "honest Iago"
         • only reveals true self to audience

2. Manipulative

   • Manipulates other's weaknesses and strengths
     • Brabantio's racism
       • Roderigo's lust for Desdemona
         • Othello's jealousy
           • Cassio's sense of honour

3. Immoral

   • corrupt, liar, vulgar language
     • No remorse at the end
       • Takes advantage of others
         • Murders wife and 'friend'

4. Believes all his means were justified

5. Obsessed with destruction and revenge

6. "For that I do suspect the lusty moor hath leaped into my seat"