Iago as a Machiavellian Villain in Othello

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2025
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Abstract
This study aims to analyze Iago as a Machiavellian villain and his pursuit of Machiavellian principles to achieve his evil goals in Othello. Othello is a simple love story that transforms into a tragedy due to an evil character, Iago. Niccolo Machiavelli The Prince provides the guidelines for proving Iago as a Machiavellian villain. Machiavelli’s major principle is “the end justifies the means,” and the goals are connected with the welfare of society. The undermined study is qualitative, and the textual analysis of the play is done with the help of close reading techniques. Iago’s brutality and ruthlessness lead him and other characters towards death. The research concludes that Iago proves to be a false “Machiavellian villain.” This study recommends that teachings of Machiavelli should be strictly ignored at domestic, national, and international level for the prevalence of peace and harmony.
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Authors Muneeba Sharafat, Atteq ur Rahman
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Journal Annals of Human and Social Sciences
Year 2025
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10.35484/ahss.2025(6-I)56
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https://ojs.ahss.org.pk/journal/article/view/1136
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