Analyze this quote (from Othello) :

Were I the Moor I would not be Iago.
In following him I follow but myself;
Heaven is my judge, not I for love and duty,
But seeming so for my peculiar end.
For when my outward action doth demonstrate
The native act and figure of my heart
In compliment extern, ’tis not long after
But I will wear my heart upon my sleeve
For daws to peck at. I am not what I am

Question

Analyze this quote (from Othello) :

Were I the Moor I would not be Iago.
In following him I follow but myself;
Heaven is my judge, not I for love and duty,
But seeming so for my peculiar end.
For when my outward action doth demonstrate
The native act and figure of my heart
In compliment extern, ’tis not long after
But I will wear my heart upon my sleeve
For daws to peck at. I am not what I am

anonymous · Answer

Iago is talking about how he is a unique individual, feels his actions shall be judged against himself and not another person (Othell, the Moor). He is willing to be wholly himself and allow others to judge his actions, his "heart upon his sleeve" - his actions shall demonstrate.