This idea persuades Roderigo to follow Iago, doing what he wants. Including following Iago to Brabantio's house to tell him that his daughter is missing and putting the blame on Othello. Roderigo said to Iago: “This is his father’s house. I will call aloud” (1.1.71). Roderigo is so envious of Othello that he is ready…. Roderigo finally realizes that Iago is only stringing him along and tells him: “I have wasted myself beyond my means. The jewels you received from me to deliver Desdemona would have half corrupted an elector” (4.2.185). Roderigo continues to demonstrate his envy by trying to win Desdemona's affections with jewelry. However, Roderigo continues to struggle for her attention and has "given her satisfactory reasons: 'He's only a gone man.' Forward, my sword: he dies” (5.1.8-10). Roderigo goes so far as to want to stab a man with fury. Not only does his jealousy provoke anger, but he hurts an innocent person. Donald Hedrick, a critic of Othello, observes that "Roderigo fails basic psychology, as Iago recruits him as a confederate while professing that he serves only himself, famously declaring: 'I am not what I am” (1.1.65)” (653). Roderigo ignores Iago's plan despite feeding his ego. Roderigo ignores everything that is happening around him and does not realize that his desire is debilitating.