Roderigo is complaining about the fact that he doesn't have Desdemona as his wife, and that she already had married - as he found out through Iago - a Moor, a 'black' being who, at the time, was considered as uncivilized and under classed. BUT, Othello was not uncivilized, in fact, he was a noble man, who served for Venice and had a high rank in the society.
Roderigo.
In Act 4, Scene 2 of "Othello," Iago capitalizes on Roderigo's impatience by manipulating his frustration to maintain control over him. He reassures Roderigo that their plan will succeed, using his discontent to further entrench Roderigo in their scheme. By playing on Roderigo's emotions, Iago ensures he remains committed and obedient, all while continuing to deceive him for his own gain. This manipulation highlights Iago's cunning and his ability to exploit the weaknesses of others.
At the beginning of the scene, Iago lies to Roderigo by pretending to be concerned about Desdemona's fidelity and Othello's intentions. He manipulates Roderigo's emotions, suggesting that Desdemona will tire of Othello and seek someone else, thereby fueling Roderigo's desire to pursue Desdemona. Iago's deceitful words serve to further his own agenda of revenge against Othello while keeping Roderigo under his influence. This establishes Iago's duplicitous nature and sets the stage for the ensuing chaos.
In Act 4, Scene 2 of Shakespeare's "Othello," Roderigo's impatience with Iago becomes a tool for Iago to manipulate him further. Iago exploits Roderigo's frustration by assuring him that Othello's marriage to Desdemona will soon lead to opportunities for Roderigo to win her love. He uses Roderigo's discontent to reinforce his own plans, effectively keeping him under his control while diverting attention away from his own deceitful intentions. This manipulation highlights Iago's skill in using others as pawns in his schemes.
Iago does the plotting alone; Roderigo is his dupe and has no more idea how he is being used than Cassio does. In Act II Scene 3 Iago makes sure both are drunk and quarrelsome and then eggs Roderigo on so Cassio will fight with him, thus ensuring Cassio's dismissal. In Act IV Scene 2 Iago lies to Roderigo, telling him that Othello is being sent to Mauretania where Roderigo will never have a chance to see Desdemona. Iago tells him that this is only possible because there is a competent replacement for Othello on hand in Cyprus in the person of Cassio. Get rid of Cassio, and Othello must stay in Cyprus. In this way Iago dupes Roderigo into trying to murder Cassio in Act V.
In the scene, Brabantio initially views Roderigo as a confidant and ally, expressing trust in him to help confront Othello regarding Desdemona's elopement. However, as Brabantio becomes increasingly agitated and distressed over his daughter's marriage, his attitude shifts to one of suspicion and disdain towards Roderigo, whom he previously relied on. Brabantio's frustration leads him to question Roderigo's loyalty and usefulness, revealing his growing desperation and anger rather than appreciating Roderigo's support. Ultimately, Brabantio's changing feelings reflect his vulnerability and the chaos surrounding his loss of control over Desdemona's choices.
opening scene
He gets Roderigo to start a fight with Cassio, who is drunk.
he doesnt care about whats goin on
Brabantio is wakened by Iago and Roderigo making a lot of noise in the street. He sees Roderigo, who identifies himself, but does not see Iago, who is making foul-mouthed suggestions like "an old black ram is tupping your white ewe." Roderigo has been courting Desdemona and although Brabantio has turned him out of the house he keeps on hanging around like a stalker. Brabantio doesn't like him already and likes him less for waking him up with scurrilous suggestions. This all changes when Brabantio finds out that his daughter has in fact disappeared. Then he turns to Roderigo for help in finding her, which Roderigo is happy to supply. By the end of the scene, he is "good Roderigo" to Brabantio.
Roderigo was created in 1603.
Approximately 5 years have elapsed since the opening scene.