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honest

I believe that when O. says "honest Iago" it is because thats what he believes. Iago is O. "Ancient" and O. would not think that Iago has an evil bone in his body because of the devotion Iago shows. Des. and Casio also refer to Iago as "honest Iago".
Hope this helps

Posted by tom on April 24, 1997 at 07:48:50
 In Reply to "Iago and the use and meaning of "honest"" posted by Kasey on April 19, 1997 at 22:28:32


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