The play begins with Iago manipulating another character Roderigo into telling Desdemona’s father that Othello has used witchcraft to steal his daughter Desdemona’s heart. Iago knows that Roderigo is in love with Desdemona and would do anything to have her love. Iago says, “Call her father, rouse him, make after him, poison his delight” (1.3.69-70). The seed is planted and Iago becomes the villain of the story. Iago does not care about Roderigo’s love for Desdemona, he only wishes Othello harm, and Iago will go to any length to get his revenge. …show more content…
Barbantio says, “Thou art a villain” (1.3.18). Iago in return states, “You are a senator” (1.3.19). An article called, Doctor Iago’s treatment of Othello, explains that “Following this surprise response, Barbantio’s anger totally disorganizes and his opposition to Iago and Roderigo vanishes” (Omer and Da Verona 101). Iago knows exactly what he is doing, and when his plan doesn’t work due to Desdemona’s confession, so he moves on to something that will rock Othello to his core. Iago decides to portray Desdemona as a cheating whore, even though Desdemona is his close friend and is truly loyal to her