In scene one, the reader is introduced to the unlikely pair, Iago - an ensign in the Venetian army - and Roderigo - a nobleman. Who are in furious discussion about the secret elopement of Othello and Desdemona, Iago

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In the opening scene, the play's villain, Iago, openly declares his type of character, his intentions and his motivations. All of which then continue to underline each of his actions, as the plot continues to unfold. Through his careful twisting of the facts and opportunities that are presented to him, Imago is able to direct, position and influence each of the other characters in order to achieve his objective.

In scene one, the reader is introduced to the unlikely pair, Iago - an ensign in the Venetian army - and Roderigo - a nobleman. Who are in furious discussion about the secret elopement of Othello and Desdemona, Iago is particularly very disgruntled about being passed over for promotion, in favour of Cassio, who played an important role in arranging the wedding.

"[...] Despise me, if I do not. Three great ones of the city, In personal suit to make me his lieutenant, Off-capp'd him: and, by the faith of man, I know my price, I am worth no worse a place: But he; as loving his own pride and purposes, Evades them, with a bombast circumstance [...] Nonsuits my mediators; for, 'Certes,' says he, 'I have already