Pure evil is like a cancerous plague that harms all who come across it. In the tragic play “Othello” by William Shakespeare, Iago is a character who represents pure evil, a malignant cancer to all those around him. His evilness is revealed through his choice of words, his ability to manipulate people, and his opportunistic ways. First, Iago's wickedness is shown through his choice of words which demonstrate his vulgarity and sinister intentions. Iago's language is extremely low and direct; Show remorse or sympathy in every situation. For example, Desdemona recently married Othello; when Desdemona's father, Brabantio, hears the news he becomes angry. To make the situation even worse, Iago tells Brabantio, "An old black ram is beating your white sheep." (Act 1, sc.i, lines 89-90). Clearly, Iago shows absolutely no remorse. It describes the beauty of love between two human beings and compares it to two animals. It gives Brabantio the impression that Othello is devouring Desdemona; this is seen when Iago describes Othello as an old black ram and Desdemona as a white sheep, where black is evil and white is purity and innocence. Another example of Iago's vulgarity is when he once again describes (to Brabantio), the relationship between Desdemona and Othello as "Making the beast with two backs". (Act 1, sc.i, line 117). His basic language is shown once again. In this quote he describes making love as a beast with two backs; this is a poisonous description to the human mind. He is cruel by telling Brabantio that his daughter is making a beast out of Othello in bed; when he talks about it it's like his heart is made of stone. His vulgarity expresses his evil nature. Al...... middle of paper...... and his ability to see opportunities. So, in the play “Othello” by William Shakespeare, Iago is an evil character. Sinister thoughts imply devious thoughts and bad intentions. Works Cited Bloom, Harold. "Introduction" Modern critical interpretations, Othello Ed. Harold Bloom, Pub. Chelsea House New Haven CT 1987. (1-6)Jones, Eldred. "Othello: an interpretation" Critical essays on Shakespeare's Othello. Ed. Anthony G. Barthelemy Pub. Macmillan New York, NY 1994. (page 39-55) Barthelemy, Anthony G. Critical Essays "Introduction" on Shakespeare's Othello. Ed. Anthony G. Barthelemy Pub. Macmillan New York, NY 1994. (page 1-19) Bartels, Emily C. "Strategies of Submission: Desdemona, the Duchess, and the Affirmation of Desire" Studies of English Literature Spring 1996: (online) accessible. April 27, 2000 http://www. Galileopechnet.edu