good life for himself and his wife. He is incredibly cunning, and intellectually superior to all other characters, including Othello. Iago is also an ideal soldier, smart and capable. In carrying out all actions, Iago is merely seeking his own happiness. Iago, just as Othello, is entitled to pursuing his happiness to whatever extent is pleasing to him. Unlike Iago, Othello is naive and unable to see through deception. Also, it is because of Othello's unfair decision to grant Cassio the promotion, that Iago is forced to protect his happiness and his dream. Iago's desire to secure the lieutenancy and create a better life for himself, and his willingness to stop at nothing in achieving his dream, is not villainous, but noble and acceptable. ...
