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Why Iago went to such great lengths to ruin Othello?

Introduction

The arena of theatre and play might have found its new face in the current era, but the essence of Shakespeare and his magic is still alive, and even after so many years play a significant role in not only enchanting and captivating the minds of the viewers, as well as the readers, but also coerce a person to ponder over the stances of the character that Shakespeare uses in his play. Similar is the case with Shakespeare renowned play Othello, which not only enchanted its viewers in awe, but also compelled the cognitive minds to ponder over the stances assumed by its characters, especially Iago.

Over View of Othello

The primary plot of the play is based on vengeance, hatred and ill will that prevail among the primary characters of the play. The primary essence of the play revolves around the planning moves against the chief characters, in order to attain their own objectives. The play begins by depicting the hatred and vengeance of Iago, as he feels his ability to be betrayed, by his commanding forces, by promoting someone else over him to the rank of lieutenant, and to grant special services to the general of the force Othello. The feeling of betrayal and vengeance is not only endured by Iago, but also Roderigo, who had been advancing to approach the leading lady of the play Desdemona. Conversing about the scenario, where both these parties, Iago and Roderigo, confess that their vengeance, more or less pertains to the same person, they endeavour to lay down a plot for maligning Othello and Casio, to get their objectives attained. Iago very astutely uses another character Cassio, to ignite the fire between Othello and his wife, so that in a way the revenge can be taken from both Iago and Roderigo, to witness Othello suffering, to whom he once called his eternal love. However, the story ends with Othello being so consumed in the factor of jealousy that he overlooks the plead of his wife, regarding her innocence and kills her. Later upon knowing the truth, Othello being bewildered by what he just did, and what ever he did was based on a fatal lie, Othellio seeks the easiest way out to punish himself and commits suicide (Phillips, p. 50).

Actions and Stances of Iago

As discussed earlier, Iago is ...