Iago Act 2 Scene 3

Iago is portrayed as a coniving, sly and backstabbing character, who does all this to experience personal gain and, if possible, ruin Cassio's reputation. His aside when he sais "If i could fasten... he's to watch" (line 41-46) is the most direct evidence of his conniving nature. "You see this fellow... will shake this island" (line 104-111) and "I pray you after leiutenant, go" (line 120) are both quotes representing Iago's Back-stabbing nature, whereby he is aiming to "frame" Cassio for his own gains. His sly nature is best portrayed when he states that "He rather have his tongue cut" (line 203) than betraying his friend, soon thereafter telling the "truth", essentially blaming Cassio for the chaos.