Roderigo, a gulled gentleman, is the main character susceptible to Iago's villianess plot. During a personal conversation, Iago learns of Roderigo's lustful nature toward Desdemona, Othello's wife. Immediately, Iago discovers Roderigo's weakness, love, and employs a plan, manipulating him to do his bidding. As Roderigo's only friend, Iago promises him that he can have Desdemona, even though she is married and joining Othello on a trip to Cyprus. Iago and Roderigo's toxic friendship is shown when Iago uses Roderigo's money for his own self, and in keeping with the friendship, Iago will never run out. To ensure the beginning of his plan, Iago reassures Roderigo that his job is easy. All he has to do is assume a disguise, go to Cyprus and "Put money in thy purse" (1.3.351-352). In
Roderigo, a gulled gentleman, is the main character susceptible to Iago's villianess plot. During a personal conversation, Iago learns of Roderigo's lustful nature toward Desdemona, Othello's wife. Immediately, Iago discovers Roderigo's weakness, love, and employs a plan, manipulating him to do his bidding. As Roderigo's only friend, Iago promises him that he can have Desdemona, even though she is married and joining Othello on a trip to Cyprus. Iago and Roderigo's toxic friendship is shown when Iago uses Roderigo's money for his own self, and in keeping with the friendship, Iago will never run out. To ensure the beginning of his plan, Iago reassures Roderigo that his job is easy. All he has to do is assume a disguise, go to Cyprus and "Put money in thy purse" (1.3.351-352). In