Othello 2

"I hate the Moor, and it is thought abroad that 'twixt my sheets he's done my office." pg .1382

Iago deeply hates the Moor, Othello. His hatred is motivated by his job. Iago is upset because Othello appointed Cassio to lieutenant instead of him. Iago felt he had been cheated because he held seniority where as Cassio was simply the favorite. He also hates Othello because there is a scandalous rumor going around that Othello slept with Emilia, Iago's wife. Iago has planned to channel his anger and despise for Othello with revenge. Iago is very manipulative. He is determined to ultimately manipulate Othello into believing that he is the better man for the lieutenant position. In most stories, the antagonist fails to prevail over the good. But, I think Iago may end with triumph. I think this because we are hearing the story through his point of view, which is not typical of Shakespearean work.