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
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.
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.
Roderigo is hoping to gain Brabantio's favour so Brabantio will support Roderigo's bid to marry Desdemona. Unfortunately for him, 1) Brabantio doesn't like him, 2) Desdemona doesn't like him, and 3) Desdemona is already married to Othello.
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.
Iago would get to keep the gifts Roderigo had sent to Desdemona that he had stolen
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.
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.
Roderigo is hoping to gain Brabantio's favour so Brabantio will support Roderigo's bid to marry Desdemona. Unfortunately for him, 1) Brabantio doesn't like him, 2) Desdemona doesn't like him, and 3) Desdemona is already married to Othello.
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.
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.
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.
Iago wants to create chaos and manipulate those around him for his own gain. By instigating Roderigo to provoke Cassio, he can further his own schemes and deepen the rift between Cassio and Othello, furthering his agenda to destroy both of them.
At the end of Act 1 of Shakespeare's "Othello," Iago raises Roderigo's spirits by manipulating his emotions and fueling his desire for Desdemona. He tells Roderigo that there is still hope for winning her love, promising that Othello's marriage to Desdemona will not last and that he can still have her. Iago's cunning words play on Roderigo's insecurities and ambitions, convincing him to persist in his pursuit and to invest further in Iago's schemes against Othello. This manipulation reflects Iago's deceitful nature and his ability to exploit others for his own gain.
To gain wealth, to have his sins forgiven and go in heaven after death, or just for lust of adventure.
The Greeks weren't losing the war. If you were at a stalemat but could gain an advantage, would you just quit?
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