How Does Iago Manipulate Othello

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In Shakespeare, how does Iago successfully manipulates Othello to destroy him? Iago plots to destroy Othello, he sees potential for his plot working by using Cassio to hit on Othello’s wife Desdemona. Iago then deceives Othello into thinking Desdemona is having an affair with Cassio. Iago destroys Othello by manipulating him into believing in false illusions of an affair between Cassio and Desdemona.
In fact, Iago positions Othello to watching Cassio get closer to his wife Desdemona. Othello also knows that Iago is reticence to say anything about Cassio, but he does not know Iago feigned. Instead of telling Othello the truth, Iago speaks, “Cassio, my lord! No sure, I cannot think it, that he could steal away so guilty-like, seeing you coming” (3.3.38-40). This scene actually puts the plot into action by Iago giving Othello suspicion. However, Othello knows that he needs more suspicion to honestly believe his wife is having an affair. Iago becomes more manipulative toward Othello with lies. …show more content…

According to Iago, Cassio talks in his sleep, engaging in a romantic sexual encounter with Desdemona. Iago lies to Othello about the dream, saying:
“In sleep I heard him say ‘Sweet Desdemona, let us be wary,
let us hide our loves. ‘And then, sir, would he gripe and wring
my hand, Cry ‘O sweet creature!’ then kiss me hard, As if

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