Act 1. Scene 3. Lines 84-85). This quote demonstrates Othello’s confession about his inferiority; and this confession reminds Iago of Cassio--a young, handsome, and white individual who is courteous in his speech. Hence, Iago decides to make Othello believe that Desdemona has affairs with Cassio, who has valuable aspects that Othello does not have: Iago uses Othello’s weakness, jealousy, and his love towards Desdemona in order to achieve his object. Moreover, to make his plan be successful, Iago convinces Roderigo to cooperate with him by offering Roderigo a blandishment: “Roderigo, if thou hast that in thee indeed, which I have greater reason to believe now than ever—I mean purpose, courage and valor—this night show it. If thou the next night following enjoy not Desdemona, take me from this world with treachery and devise engines for my life” (Othello. Act 4. Scene 2. Lines 197-202). In this quote, Iago convinces Roderigo with his tricky language if he works for Iago and listens to him, he promises he will make Desdemona be Roderigo’s by tomorrow night. Although Iago explains he would let Roderigo take his life if he doesn’t help Roderigo, he actually doesn’t do anything for his love, but kills him after he becomes worthless to use: Iago just
Act 1. Scene 3. Lines 84-85). This quote demonstrates Othello’s confession about his inferiority; and this confession reminds Iago of Cassio--a young, handsome, and white individual who is courteous in his speech. Hence, Iago decides to make Othello believe that Desdemona has affairs with Cassio, who has valuable aspects that Othello does not have: Iago uses Othello’s weakness, jealousy, and his love towards Desdemona in order to achieve his object. Moreover, to make his plan be successful, Iago convinces Roderigo to cooperate with him by offering Roderigo a blandishment: “Roderigo, if thou hast that in thee indeed, which I have greater reason to believe now than ever—I mean purpose, courage and valor—this night show it. If thou the next night following enjoy not Desdemona, take me from this world with treachery and devise engines for my life” (Othello. Act 4. Scene 2. Lines 197-202). In this quote, Iago convinces Roderigo with his tricky language if he works for Iago and listens to him, he promises he will make Desdemona be Roderigo’s by tomorrow night. Although Iago explains he would let Roderigo take his life if he doesn’t help Roderigo, he actually doesn’t do anything for his love, but kills him after he becomes worthless to use: Iago just