Thesis: Is this same disorder that Iago, the villain of Othello: The Moor of Venice, suffers from and is his psychopathy that gives him the advantage to carry out his malignant "peculiar end" (Shakespeare 1.1.57). Via a psychological analysis of Othello's dialogues Shakespeare portrays the classical case psychopath.
I.What a psychopath is
A.Characteristics of a psychopath
a."...charming, self-interested, glib and impulsive individuals..." (Kaihla)
b."...brag about grandiose life ambitions but utterly lack the skills or discipline to achieve any of their goals..." (Kaihla) "...grandiose sense of self worth..." (Conner)
c."...bored and crave immediate self-gratification..." (Kaihla)
d."...do not form deep or meaningful attachments, and often end up hurting people who get close to them..." (Kaihla)
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