It would make it seem that Iago did his part in the plan, where Iago kills Cassio and Othello kills Desdemona. Even though Iago got Roderigo to do it for him.
Iago hated Cassio because he was promoted to lieutenant instead of Iago. This was his motive for getting him dismissed, for persuading Othello to hate him, and for trying to kill him. Iago was using Roderigo as a source of money, but Roderigo was beginning to realize that he was Iago's dupe, and was becoming dangerous to Iago--hence he had to be killed.
Iago would get to keep the gifts Roderigo had sent to Desdemona that he had stolen
Roderigo has been threatening to ask Desdemona for the money and jewels he has given to Iago to try to persuade her to marry him. Since Iago has actually pocketed the money and jewels himself, this will reveal him as a cheat and a fraud. Better that Roderigo should die than that Iago should be outed in this way.
Othello tries to, but fails. Iago is captured by the Venusian police and taken off to be tortured to death
When Iago is captured and brought back in Act V of "Othello," Othello confronts him with a mix of anger and despair. He expresses his deep sense of betrayal and grief over the chaos Iago has caused, particularly the death of Desdemona. Othello demands that Iago explain his motives and ultimately resolves to kill him, stating that he will not give Iago the satisfaction of a lengthy death but will take his life as a swift act of vengeance.
Iago hated Cassio because he was promoted to lieutenant instead of Iago. This was his motive for getting him dismissed, for persuading Othello to hate him, and for trying to kill him. Iago was using Roderigo as a source of money, but Roderigo was beginning to realize that he was Iago's dupe, and was becoming dangerous to Iago--hence he had to be killed.
Iago would get to keep the gifts Roderigo had sent to Desdemona that he had stolen
Roderigo has been threatening to ask Desdemona for the money and jewels he has given to Iago to try to persuade her to marry him. Since Iago has actually pocketed the money and jewels himself, this will reveal him as a cheat and a fraud. Better that Roderigo should die than that Iago should be outed in this way.
Othello tries to, but fails. Iago is captured by the Venusian police and taken off to be tortured to death
yes he's tortured to death
When Iago is captured and brought back in Act V of "Othello," Othello confronts him with a mix of anger and despair. He expresses his deep sense of betrayal and grief over the chaos Iago has caused, particularly the death of Desdemona. Othello demands that Iago explain his motives and ultimately resolves to kill him, stating that he will not give Iago the satisfaction of a lengthy death but will take his life as a swift act of vengeance.
Rodrigo helps Iago primarily out of his infatuation with Desdemona, believing that by aligning with Iago, he can win her love and gain favor with her. Iago manipulates Rodrigo by exploiting his desires, convincing him that his schemes will ultimately lead to Desdemona's affection. Rodrigo's naivety and desperation for love blind him to Iago's true, malicious intentions. This alliance serves Iago's ulterior motives while further entangling Rodrigo in his deceitful plans.
Iago convinces Roderigo not to return to Venice because he wants to manipulate Roderigo for his own gain. By keeping Roderigo in Cyprus, Iago can exploit his infatuation with Desdemona and use him to further his schemes against Othello. Iago promises Roderigo that he can win Desdemona's affection, thus ensuring Roderigo remains invested in Iago's plans and under his control. This manipulation serves Iago’s broader agenda of revenge and deceit.
Iago and Roderigo are both characters in ShakespeareÕs Othello. Both men claim to be Venetian and both are corrupt and have hidden agenda to gain power and their own desires fulfilled.
Othello said that Iago is such a loyal friend to Cassio that Iago told about the fight in a way that looked better on Cassio. Even so, Othello fires Cassio and understands that Iago did what any friend would do.
Roderigo should pay particular attention to Iago's ideas and motives because Iago is manipulative and has his own hidden agenda, which often involves exploiting Roderigo's desires for personal gain. Iago's cunning intelligence allows him to play on Roderigo's emotions, leading him to make decisions that ultimately serve Iago's interests rather than his own. Moreover, Iago's duplicity can place Roderigo in dangerous situations, making it crucial for him to recognize Iago's true intentions. Understanding Iago's motivations is essential for Roderigo to navigate the treacherous dynamics of their relationship and protect himself from being further manipulated.
Iago is obviously the villain, but if Othello had not been susceptible to Iago's lies because of jealousy, they would have had no effect.