"Come on, come on. You are pictures out of doors,
Bells in your parlors, wildcats in your kitchens,
Saints in your injuries, devils being offended,
Players in your housewifery, and housewives in your beds."--Iago (1386: II.i.109-112)
This quote from Othello contains metaphors. In this situation, Iago is talking about his wife. The things he is saying about her do not seem to be flattering. in fact, they are rather offensive. He is basically saying she is too loud, in the way, and the opposite of what one would want in a wife. I think this is rather rude. This quote and the way Iago treats his wife in general is a way for us to learn his character. He treats people as means to get what he wants. He is only concerned with his own goals and needs. I think that Iago not only treats his wife badly, but he also uses and takes advantage of all of his "friends." Iago seems to be a pretty selfish, grudge-holding, and mean person. I am a little puzzled; however, that Iago doesn't seemed satisfied with his wife, yet he is super angry at Othello for sleeping with her.
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