Iago is one of the plays main characters. In Act I scene i, Iago says "I am not what I am." Right away we get suspicious as to what that means. In the course of the play, we realize exactly what he means. Throughout the play Iago is friendly towards all the characters, while planning how to use them for Othello's downfall.

In the end of Act I, Roderigo is preparing to drown himself because Desdemona, whom he loves, is married. Iago, appearing to be a good friend, tells him that he should follow them to Cyprus. Eventually Desdemona will get tired of the Moor and seek someone younger. Roderigo believes what Iago tells him and decides to go to Cyprus. What Roderigo does not realize, is that Iago has his own reasons for 'saving' him. Iago is planning to use Roderigo later.

OTHELLO: "It gives me wonder great as my content

"Cassio, my lord? No, sure, I cannot think it,

We can see how Desdemona's appearance changes by the way Othello talks to her.

Because of Iago's actions, Desdemona is also made to appear the opposite of what she really is. In the beginning of the play, we see Desdemona as someone who is in love with her husband. Although she seems to be disrespectful to Brabanzio, she seems to be a very kind person.

Seeing your coming." Act III, Scene iii

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