Othello

Iago has never liked Othello and has been looking for reasons to hate him and for motivation to hurt him. Iago found his first reason when he heard a rumor that Othello slept with his wife. His next reason to hurt Othello was when he was not chosen to be lieutenant of the Venetian army. He believes that he was most qualified for the job, but was instead placed as Othello’s ancient. Othello chooses Cassio for the job, though Cassio was previously an accountant and not as qualified for the job as others, especially Iago. Ever since Othello made that decision, Iago has been out for his revenge. Iago comes up with a plan to ruin Cassio’s honor in order for him to be fired from his position in the army. What he is planning to do is convince Othello that his wife, Desdemona, is having an affair with Cassio. Not only will Cassio most likely be fired and get into huge trouble when Othello hears this, but Othello will also be devastated and deeply hurt when he finds out that the love of his life is sleeping with some other man. I believe Iago’s plan will work because Iago is determined and obsessed with seeing the downfall of Cassio and Othello. He has the ability to convince the people around him to do his dirty work for him. He is able to lie and fool even the smartest people. He has earned Othello’s trust, which means that Othello will believe anything he says. He also has Rodrigo wrapped around his finger doing whatever he tells him. I believe that Iago has so much hate and anger towards Othello that he will not stop until his goal is achieved, which is why he will most likely succeed.