Which Shakespearean villain uses soliloquies to reveal manipulative intent?
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Correct answer: Iago in Othello
Iago's soliloquies in Othello directly disclose his manipulative schemes and hatred, making the audience complicit spectators to his deceit while the other characters remain oblivious. This technique is a masterclass in dramatic irony.
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