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why does iago say that he loves desdemona?

 

erica m #227635
Jan 30, 2012 7:19 PM

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why does iago say that he loves desdemona?
 

Aslan
Jan 30, 2012 7:22 PM

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I think Iago simply means he "respects" her and likes her. The word "love" was used in different contexts in Shakespeare's day.
 

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