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Iago's plan at the end of Act 2 At the end of Act 2, Iago's plan to anger Othello was explained as he speaks to himself. His strategy was to take advantage of two people, Cassio and Desdemona. Cassio, who had previously gotten drunk and injured people such as senator Montano, was stripped off of his lieutenancy by general Othello for causing the big riot. After observing Cassio's desperation to keep his position as lieutenant, Iago decided to take advantage of Cassio's problem. Using a friendly tone, Iago informs Cassio that there is a way to regain Othello's trust and get his position back as lieutenant. Iago tells Cassio that he must speak to Desdemona about how he never meant to cause harm, so that Desdemona can beg to Othello for Cassio to have his position back. Iago also tells Cassio that Desdemona is now the 'head' between the couple. So whatever decision she makes, Othello will consider. After 'cheering up' Cassio by giving him a pla

Iago's Hatred for Othello Iago's hatred for Othello was first shown when Iago spoke of Othello to Roderigo about how he hated Othello for not choosing him as his lieutenant (second in command), even after proving to him in front of his eyes that he was capable of fighting in battles. Though, Othello had chosen Michael Cassio, a man who have read and acquired knowledge about battles through the books he read. But Cassio had no experience in leading an army. Regardless of this, Othello gave the position of his lieutenant to Cassio rather than Iago. Iago is someone that had been loyal to Othello and his orders before Othello had chosen his lieutenant. This unfairness lead Iago to hate Othello, with Iago stating that Othello's choice was due to favoritism rather than the practical skills one have of leading an army. In addition, Iago also stated that his suspicions of Othello sleeping with his wife in the past had come to mind after knowing about Othello's secret m