is driven by passion to successfully fulfill his plan. The critics would argue that because Iago is using manipulation to get what he wants, he is acting in an evil and antagonistic manner. Iago feels that all of his actions are justified because he did not get the promotion which he deserved. Iago's superiority is shown by the fact that he fooled all the other characters without their knowledge. Neither Roderigo or Cassio were remotely aware of Iago's plan until the very end of the play, when it was too late. Othello believed Cassio to be and intelligent man, which is why he gave him the lieutenancy over Iago. Iago managed to fool Cassio, proving his superiority and intelligence. Iago is better qualified than Cassio if he devised such a plan without him noticing. Iago's intellect and ability to fulfill his plan promptly and efficiently proves that he, not Othello, is a true and ideal soldier. In order to be a good general, one must be able to see through deception and take charge of all matters. Othello, however, does not realize that he is being deceived by Iago until it is too late. Iago forces Othello into believing that his wife, Desdemona, is being unfaithful to him. Angrily, Othello shouts, "Damn her, lewd minx! O, damn her, damn her! Come, go with me apart. I will withdraw to furnish me with some swift means of death for the fair devil." In actuality, Desdemona is not cheating, but Othello trusts Iago and ultimately kills his own wife. Othello's naivety in trusting Iago over Desdemona proves that he could not properly lead an army. Othello is not intelligent or wise enough to see through Iago's plan. The same strategies Iago uses in devising his plan, could be used to employ battles. Iago is smart, reliable, and able to get things done. Iago is more intelligent than Othello, and accomplishes all goals without being discovered until the end of the novel. Iago constantly proves his superiority over the other characters, includin...
