Othello Blog 1

• Blog – Explain Iago’s plan as it stands at the end of Act I. After reading the beginning of Act II, do you believe he will be successful? What is leading you to your conclusion?

Iago’s plan is an interesting one. Iago despises Othello. While he and Roderigo are talking, Iago tells Roderigo to go to Cyprus and wait for Desdemona to come to him, because he believes that she will become bored with Othello. Since Iago hates Othello he said that he would help Roderigo have Desdemona and reminds Roderigo to bring lots of money. Iago is also trying to get Cassio’s position of lieutenant, which he thinks should have come to him. The beginning of act II takes place in Cyprus. At the end of act II scene II it is clear to me that Iago plans to drive Othello mad. After reading the short II scene I have somewhat of an idea if Iago’s plan will be successful or not. At the end of act II scene II I think that Iago’s plan will be successful. Iago is shaping his plan out of the confusion of his emotionally changed thoughts. He realizes that he controls the tool that he can use against Othello. His own jealousy that torments him is that weapon. This is because the Moor has proclaimed a holiday to be held at night during which the people can dance, make bonfires, along with other things. This chaos gives Iago sufficient time and opportunity to set his traps for the unsuspecting Othello. This feasting and dancing is also taking place at night, an even better chance for Iago to be successful. Also because Iago’s jealousy is so great is another reason I would bet that his plan works.