What Does Iago Trust Othello

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In the story Othello by Shakespeare the story shows how even though you trust someone not everyone is who they appear to be. Othello trust Iago but in one important event in the back Iago shows his true colors. During act 1, Iago and Roderigo discuss about no longer following Othello, Iago continues to follow Othello even though he hates him. Iago states that “for when my outward action both demonstrates the native act. ‘Tis not not long after,,, But I will wear my heart upon my sleeve ; I am not what I am”. I believe he said this to show is true self and intentions. During act 2, Othello’s wife awaits his arrival with the servants to celebrate his victory against the Turks. Roderigo is in here with Desdemona. Iago and Cassio go to

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