Question

Rewrite this sentence without using the phrase "not only" and "but also"

"Not only is it because of Iago's lack of moral restraint that his plan starts to fall into place, but also because he callously exploits Othello's hamartia, his trusting nature, to cause chaos and strife among the characters.

Answer 1

Since Lago callously exploits Othello's hamartia and his trusting nature to cause chaos and strife among the characters, Lago's lack of moral restraint causes his plan to fall into place.

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Answer 2

Lago's plan starts to fall in place because he lacks moral restraint and callously exploits Othello's hamartia, his trusting nature, to cause chaos and strife among the characters.