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I wouldn't necessarily say that Iago is sacrificing others-
he seems to be quite independent.
I tend to think of the chess analogies when I think about sacrifices,
you know the old "sacrifice the queen" maneuver?
I always saw sacrifices as parting with something essential.
Iago uses Roderigo as his instrument and his means of carrying
out most of his plans. Granted, Iago needs him in order not
to get caught, but when he runs Roderigo through, it's pretty
certain he's not essential.
Iago is depicted as Janus- two-faced all the way. Anytime he's
nice to anyone, it's more like a "WATCH OUT!" sign.
I would still consider him slightly narcissistic (sp?), simply
because he really gets off on his own schemes- nothing makes
him happier than seeing one of his "brilliant" ideas come to life.
Posted by Tamsin on April 15, 1997 at 13:39:17
In Reply to "Because Iago sacrifices every one else" posted by Florence Amit on April 10, 1997 at 22:13:39
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