Roderigo's Jealousy

In the play Othello by William Shakespeare, Iago is one of the worst villains of all time because his jealousy causes him to ruin many people’s lives. Roderigo, a character in Othello, is used as a part of Iago’s plan. Iago convinces Othello that Cassio cheated with Desdemona. Iago’s plan ultimately causes Cassio to lose his job and Othello’s trust.

In the play Othello Iago manipulates Roderigo by telling him that he will help him gain Desdemona’s love with his plan. His plan is to make Roderigo think that he will eventually gain Desdemona’s love, when in reality Iago is just using Roderigo so he can get his revenge on Othello. Iago states, “But he, sir, had th’ election;/ And I, of whom his eyes had seen the proof” (). Iago is saying

The man named Cassio who originally receives the title of lieutenant ultimately loses his job. Due to Iago’s plan which consisted of his “friend”, Roderigo befriend Cassio and convince him to start drinking which leads to Cassio losing his lieutenancy. Iago Acts like he’s trying to help Cassio by telling him to confess his wrong doings to Desdemona. He manipulates Cassio in thinking he will get his job back. Iago however states In his soliloquy “Myself while to draw the moor apart./ And Brig him Jump when he may Cassio find Soliciting his wife./ Ay, that’s the way./ Dull not device by coldness and delay” (act 2, sc 3, 405-410). This Statement by Iago shows his master plan of to not only ruin Cassio’s chances in receiving his lieutenancy but to tear Othello and Desdemona’s Marriage apart. This proves that Iago is one of the greatest villains in literature. Iago’s skills in deception allowed him to convince Cassio into believing that he’s such a nice man as shown in the statement by Cassio “Good night, honest Iago” (act 2, sc 3, 355). This allows Iago to carry forth his dishonorable deeds by getting Cassio into trouble. Iago’s deceptive skills which led to Cassio losing his job ultimately makes him one of the worst villains in