16 Most Evil Psychopaths In Literature

10. Iago - Othello By William Shakespeare

Iago is often described as the worst villain of all Shakespeare€™s works and that in itself is quite an accomplishment. He will bring pain and suffering to almost anyone; Othello, Desdemona, Cassio, Roderigo and Emilia with no clear motivation other than he enjoys the destruction alone. A known liar and master manipulator, some have assessed that Iago€™s vicious personality stems from his hidden homosexuality, which is evident in his obstruction of any marital happiness Othello may have and also the murder of Emilia.
 
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