Othello by William Shakespeare
Iago has struck with another one of his brilliantly thought out and manipulative plans. He indirectly causes Cassio to maim hes reputation and loose his officer position all from a few convenient lies. He whispers and pressures into the ears of Cassio, Montano, Rodrigo, causing all of them to achieve his bidding, either knowingly or unknowingly. He gets Cassio to act like a fool from those extra drinks. He causes Rodrigo to step up and call out Cassio due to a white lie. All the while he causes these people to commit crimes and sin he just sits idly by and looks as if he is an honest bystander. If Iago reminds me of one character throughout history, it would be the devil. Like the snake in the garden, he pesters and pressures people into doing what they know is wrong. He tricks them and lies to them and causes them to think they are doing the right thing. He ignores Cassio's pleads to not have another drink replying, "Oh, they are our friends. But one cup. I'll drink for you" (Shakespeare Act 2 Scene 3). Iago appears to be the embodiment of the devil. For all we know we possibly could very well be.
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