It can be said that greed is one of Iago’s main motives. This is evident in one of their meetings that Roderigo pleads to Iago: “Iago, who hast had my purse/As if the strings were thine, shouldst know of this.” (CITE) Roderigo, who is in love with Othello’s wife, Desdemona, has been paying Iago money to help him win over Desdemona's heart. Iago mentions money on many occasions, and in one of these occasions, he explicitly asks to be paid: “put money in thy purse” (CITE). However, Iago’s bigotry provides the real reason why he is willing the help Doderigo: Iago does not think Othello has the right to marry the innocent and very white Desdemona. This is apparent when Iago shouts to her father, Barbantio: “Even now, now, very now, an old black ram

Off-capp'd to him” (CITE). However, due to Iago’s deceptive nature, most likely it was Iago was trying to influence the outcome. Therefore, it bothers him that despite of his hard work, all his hopes are destroyed: “I know my price, I am worth no worse a place” (CITE). Iago is an egotistical man and his self-esteem is hurt.

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