Othello 3.3 1-99

Cassio is distressed about his lose in position and is consulting Desdemona about it. Desdemona comforts him by saying Othello's decision was strictly political and he will have his position back in no time. Othello and Iago walk in and Iago begins to plant the seeds of jealousy by mentioning the suspicious behavior of Cassio when he leaves immediately. Othello dismisses it for now and Desdemona begins to talk about Cassio in good light. She seems almost desperate in her attempts to get Othello to agree to meet Cassio. Othello is sick of it and agrees because of his love for her.

From Othello's attitude towards the end of the scene, it can be inferred that he has the seeds of jealousy in his heart. He says, "grant me this,/ To leave me but a little to myself" (94-95). His normally calm and loving self is gone after Iago mentions the behavior of Cassio and that attitude is likely to become even worse as the play proceeds. 

I predict Iago is going to use his wits and manipulation to drive Othello into further jealousy. Iago has had everything in the play go according to his will and his revenge towards Othello is almost complete. All Iago needs to do is create some proof for Othello and Othello is likely to go into a rage.


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Iago's manipulation is effective in guiding Othello to his own demise. Iago acts as a director in how he controls everyone around him in order to fulfill his goal.