Othello by William Shakespeare is a play of jealousy, betrayal and revenge. Iago, the antagonist of the play, is considered one of Shakespeare's most evil characters. This title is given to him essentially by everyone who reads this piece. Iago's actions were consistently those of a man with little remorse or compassion for the parties involved. Throughout the play, Iago does not have a clear and justified motive for his actions. Without a solid motive, the only thing that triggers an evil act is rooted in the character itself. The cause of Iago's motivation is visible from the beginning of the play. It provides readers with a number of clues as to the motivations for his actions. There has been much debate about what caused Iago to take such actions against those close to him. This could be the jealousy he felt towards Othello after Cassio was given a military rank for which Iago was wanted and also that Iago was "I hate the Moor, / And it is thought abroad that 'between my sheets/ He has done my office . I know not whether it is true; / But I, for mere suspicions of this kind, / I will do as if to secure myself” (Shakespeare 1.2.370-375). ” towards Othello As the play progresses, you can see that the relationship between Iago and Othello is deteriorating simply because Othello has not promoted Iago. his wife even if he has no material proof But as we can see, the suspicions alone are enough to convince him Iago's trust in Othello has just disappeared completely after feeling betrayed, he believes. therefore that his suspicions must be justified and have value Iago is so distressed at the thought of Emilia sleeping with Othello that he accused Emilia of this act. He accuses her of adultery. With this suspicion, Iago decides it is time to take