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Iago’s conversations with Desdemona and Emilia in Othello show that he disrespects women and enjoys manipulating others. He treats Emilia poorly, mocking her and showing he doesn’t value her as a wife. He also believes all women are dishonest and untrustworthy. When he talks about Desdemona, he reveals jealousy and a desire to control her, seeing her kindness as something he can take advantage of. Iago uses harsh and cruel language to dehumanize people, and while he gives reasons for his actions like being jealous of Cassio or angry at Othello, these excuses constantly change. In private, Iago shows how much he loves creating chaos, like when he manipulates Roderigo or outlines his plan to ruin Othello and Cassio. Rather than acting out of real motives, Iago seems to enjoy causing harm for its own sake, making him a character who thrives on evil and destruction.

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Iago’s remarks about his wife reveal a deep-seated view of her as nothing more than a means to serve his interests, with little consideration for her emotions or autonomy. His broader attitude toward women mirrors this contempt, as he fixates on their perceived flaws while offering no acknowledgment of their virtues. This underscores Iago’s belief in the inherent superiority and faultlessness of men, particularly himself, while casting women as the root of most problems. When discussing women’s beauty and intellect, he reduces their worth to mere physical allure, implying that their only power lies in using their charms to manipulate men. His interactions with Desdemona further illuminate his entrenched misogyny, as he arrogantly dismisses her reasoning, confident in his own infallibility simply by virtue of being a man.

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Through his conversation we learn that Iago has very little respect for his wife and women in general. He receives little to no affection from Emilia and expresses it by stating, "In faith, too much. I find it still, when I have leave to sleep. Marry, before your ladyship, I grant, She puts her tongue a little in her heart And chides with thinking" (Act 2. Scene 1. K113-117). He pushes this ideology further by discounting all women and insulting Desdemona for defending Emilia. This further develops the unkind person we see Iago as. Iago is selfish, only thinking of himself and ignoring others views. He uses imagery to drive this point, by describing women as, "devils"; manipulating conversations and actions (K118). The encounter between Iago and Desdemona shows the reader how unjustified Iago is in his decisions. Despite Desdemona stating that Emilia, "has no speech", Iago continues to insult her about always ranting. While Iago has no proper justification or proof, he continues to follow through with his original thought, despite being proven wrong. This shows the reader that Iago's hatred for Othello is unjustified. While he is shown time and time again that Othello isn't a bad leader, Iago continues to fuel his envy just because Othello is a Moor.

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Lago's Conversation with Desdemona and Emilia can tell us that his character is very manipulative and shows his hatred towards women. He almost puts on a different face when pretending to be nice to Desdemona, when in reality he is tricking her the whole time, masking it with "kindness".

Lago also uses primarily his charm to undermine the women, the way he treats his wife Emilia is a representation of little to none respect that he has for her. Almost making the audience feel like she is nothing more than a stepping stone for him, such as someone he can use as leverage for his schemes.

Lago feels that Desdemona is an unfaithful and manipulative individual, having much resentment towards her mainly for her relationship with Othello.

Lago feels much jealousy and hatred reflecting on the bigger picture of his view on women.

Lago uses a ton of Imagery and Justification such as “ the green-eyed monster” to describe jealousy and to give grounds for his manipulative actions. Lago’s monologues suggest his sense of bitterness and privilege/entitlement. This is shown especially to Othello success and the loyalty Desdemona shows towards him. Lago has many reasons “valid” or not to all of his plans, presenting himself as jealous and envious. His justification is within his self-interest, inferring a more in depth character driven by insecurity and malicious intent towards others. Although it may seem Lago isn't motivated by evil but with a mix of real and made up insults that he changes into reasoning for his behavior.

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Iago's conversations with Desdemona and Emilia reveal his manipulative and deeply cynical nature. He exhibits overt misogyny, which reflects his disdain for women, including his wife. In his exchanges with Emilia, Iago's comments suggest a lack of respect and affection. He belittles her, reflecting his broader misogynistic attitudes and perhaps indicating unresolved bitterness or jealousy.

Iago generalizes about women both to Emilia and Desdemona, with dismissive and degrading stereotypes, duplicitous and manipulative. He stereotyped women and did not respect their individual entity or their virtue. Further, he talks about Desdemona, indicating that he envies and disdains her purity and beauty. He objectifies her while simultaneously resenting the admiration she commands from others, particularly Othello.

Iago's character is further developed through the dark and vivid imagery he uses and the justifications he provides for his plans. In his aside, Iago reveals his duplicity and outlines his schemes, providing insight into his manipulative nature. His calculated approach demonstrates that he thrives on the power of deception. His conversation with Roderigo reveals his capability for manipulating others by their weakness, as he convinces Roderigo with sly reasons and takes advantage of his credulity. In the soliloquy, Iago justifies his actions based on suspicions of Emilia's infidelity with Othello and professional envy. These justifications are often presented as made-up, used more to be an excuse for his already premeditated evil actions.

Ultimately, the action of Iago does portray a character motivated by deeply pent-up resentment and opportunism rather than valid reasons. While his grievances might hold a kernel of truth, they fail to rationalize fully the extent of his cruelty. This then shows that the evil in Iago is more intrinsic than circumstantial, in that he seems to revel in causing harm for its own sake.

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Iago’s conversation with Desdemona and Emilia shows his manipulative and disrespectful nature. He treats Emilia poorly, showing little affection for her, and his comments about women (B108-111, K118-121) reveal his belief that they are dishonest and concerned only with appearances. He views Desdemona with a mix of jealousy and lust, seeing her as someone he can use to hurt Othello “Heaven bless the isle of Cyprus and our noble general Othello!”act2sceneline. Iago uses crude imagery to show his cynical view of love and relationships, and his reasons for his plans, jealousy over Cassio’s promotion and suspicions about Othello and Emilia, seem more like excuses than real motives. His asides, manipulation of Roderigo (207-273), and soliloquy (275-304) show that he enjoys causing harm and controlling others, making him a bitter and malicious character.