Literature’s First Sociopath? Othello’s Iago Literature’s First Sociopath?

Definition Sociopath: (n) a person suffering from psychopathic personality, whose behavior is aggressively antisocial.

Symptoms: Narcissistic Personality Disorder A grandiose sense of self-importance Preoccupation with fantasies of beauty, brilliance, ideal love, power, or limitless success A sense of entitlement Exploitation of others Lack of Empathy Frequent envy of others Arrogance in attitude or behavior

Symptoms: Paranoid Personality Disorder Persistently bears grudges Unjustified, recurring suspicions about the fidelity of spouse/partner Reluctance to confide in others Imagines personal attacks on own reputation Unjustly doubts the loyalty of friends

Symptoms: Antisocial Personality Disorder Aggression towards others Frequent bullying Starts fights Lying or theft Reckless disregard for the safety of others Cruelty towards others (verbal and physical)