Obviously, revenge is the primary motive behind Iago's criminal actions. Othello's neglect of Iago and his appointment of the less qualified Cassio to the position of lieutenant inspire Iago to hatch a plan which ultimately leads to tragedy. Apparently, the reader who is aware of the thoughts and feelings of all of the characters is able to see Iago's two-faced nature from the beginning of the play. Although he is both trusted and revered by Othello and his fellow soldiers, Iago is not the trustworthy human being he appears to be. Even Iago himself initi

Lastly, at the conclusion of the play Iago reaches an almost demonic state. He becomes so consumed with gaining satisfaction from his revenge on Othello and Cassio that he fails to think of his own safety at the end of his revenge. Also, the reader may have noticed that Iago has now developed a total disregard for human life. When Roderigo is instructed to kill Cassio, Iago declares, "Now whether he kill Cassio/Or Cassio him, or each do kill the other,/Every way makes my gain" (V.i.12-14). Furthermore, Iago even stoops so low as to murder his own devoted wife in order to prevent hr from revealing Desdemona's innocence. Absolutely nothing averts Iago from crossing all boundaries in attaining his bittersweet revenge.

Progressively, as the play develops, Iago slowly but surely becomes more underhanded and unethical. On one hand, Iago appears to be very straightforward and trustworthy. When he declares, "I had rather have this tongue cut from my mouth/Than it should do offence to Michael Cassio," Iago appears to be a good friend and comrade (I.ii.21-22). Yet, unlike the unsuspecting characters in the play, the reader is aware that Iago would gladly see Cassio not only insulted, but also dead. Fur

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