Many characters in literature can share some common characteristics, depending on whether they are protagonists or antagonists. Tom Hiddelston used Shakespeare, particularly his play Othello, as an influence on his portrayal of the Marvel Comics character, Loki. Hiddelston used many of the personality traits seen in Iago in developing Loki's character. Loki is the bad boy of the Marvel Comics world who appears in both the Thor and Avengers comics. Tom Hiddelston has said he admires Shakespeare and his work, so it's no surprise that Hiddelston took some notes from his longtime hero. . During an interview Hiddelston referred to his training in the London theater scene. When asked where he did his research to get inspiration for his character Loki, Hiddelston said: “Shakespeare has always been a really simple paradigm for me, because he wrote really extraordinary characters. “He's [Loki] more like, uh, he's more like Iago.” (Machado.) He went deeper into the meaning of the comparison between Loki and Iago by stating, “Iago is a psychopath, he basically destroys an entire culture and you never find out the real reason. Finally someone asks him, “Why did you do this?” He responds very calmly: “What you know, you know. From now on I will never say another word." (Machado). Loki, as depicted in the popular comic book series and film series, is also a psychopath, who enjoys bringing destruction to his surroundings. Tom Hiddelston saw many similarities between Iago and his imagination of Loki. One of the most obvious similarities is that Loki and Iago are both masters at causing havoc in others' relationships, meaning that each character seeks ways to manipulate others to suit their own desires right down to the center of the card. ...is sleeping, to capture Thor, who is holding Loki. It is at this moment that Loki finally confesses reason for his actions: “I could have done it, Father! I could have done it! For you! For all of us!” (Miller). Odin does not approve of Loki or his actions at this point, and a disappointed Loki lets go of his former brother Thor, and Loki falls into a hot set, to be presumed dead until a year later when he returns to take revenge on the world. Avengers.In conclusion, Tom Hiddelston noted the many similarities between his character Loki and Shakespeare's character, Iago. Hiddelston uses Iago as an influence in Loki's character development. There are many examples that can be used to show the similarities between these two renters, for example both have jealousy problems and both have excellent manipulative power over people.