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Driven by Envy: The motives Iago cites for his decisions change a few times, but one is that he is incensed by Cassio's promotion (it's implied he's been at Othello's side for a while) and strives first to take him down and then Othello himself.

Disproportionate Retribution: Iago's motives are never quite clear, but there certainly isn't anything that justifies his decision to destroy Othello's life.

Deadpan Snarker: Iago gets some pretty nice ones though most of them are misogynist, racist or just generally misanthropic.

Classic Villain: He represents Pride and Envy.

The Chessmaster: Iago is the absolute definition of one and the inspiration for many later ones.

Character Filibuster: Iago loves his monologues.Card-Carrying Villain: One of Shakespeare's specialties was writing villains who proclaim their love for being evil without sounding lame Iago continues the tradition.Big Bad: He's the one that causes all of the tragedies in the play by manipulating Othello into thinking Desdemona is cheating on him.Awful Wedded Life: His wife is pretty damned miserable being married to him, and it's pretty clear he's not too fond of her, either.What is clear is that once Iago decides to destroy Othello, he proves himself to be very good at it.

He offers several (wildly contradictory) explanations, and every Shakespearean scholar, English teacher, and actor who's played the part has their own opinion.

The Villain Protagonist, who sets out to ruin Othello's life.