What Does Iago Believe In Othello's Plan

Iago’s plan is falling into place, pitting Othello against those who he once thought to be his loyal friends. The accusation that Desdemona has been living a life of promiscuity behind Othello’s line of sight is given legitimacy as Iago dupes Cassio into a pitfall conversation discussing Bianca’s sexual advances. Othello, disguised behind some shrubbery, listens as Iago goads Cassio into divulging details of Bianca’s desire for him. Othello, believing that they are discussing Desdemona comes to the definitive decision to murder his lover in the bed she supposedly shares with a man other than himself.
Othello questions Iago’s wife, Emilia, of Desdemona’s seemingly peculiar behavior, but he is met only with responses that propel his anger towards Desdemona to a climactic point. …show more content…
Iago persuades Roderigo to murder Cassio, rather than refunding the young suitor’s jewels.
Desdemona is somewhat aware of what is to come and seems to have knowledge that her fate is sealed. Her awareness of situation does not bring her to take a different course of action, other than to express her love for Othello. Despite Iago’s claims, Desdemona’s faithfulness and loyalty to Othello has never faltered, but it is too late to change what is to come now that Othello believes whole-heartedly she is nothing more than a