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 plan to win back the trust of Othello, Iago tells himself how he is also going to take advantage of Desdemona's kindness towards others. As Cassio pleads to Desdemona on why Othello should have him as his lieutenant again, Desdemona's polite act of comforting Cassio will be looked as if she has had something more 'affectionate' going on with Cassio.

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