I do not understand how Othello could steal the beautiful Desdemona away from me! I was sure that both Desdemona and her father were close to giving in to my relentless and unwavering affection by agreeing to my marriage proposal. Iago should have known about the courtship between Othello and Desdemona! I paid him to help me get a chance to court her, not to watch her get married to someone else! I have been paying him for months, surly he should have known and told me of their relationship! I was sure that Brabantio would get Othello arrested for bewitching innocent Desdemona. That’s the only reason that I, with the help of Iago, brought Brabantio to Othello. It killed me inside to watch the Duke fall for Othello’s lies and stories. How could Desdemona love such a man when she could have me? I wish I were married to Desdemona! It breaks my heart to know she is in love with Othello. Why should I even continue living, “I will incontinently drown myself.”(1.3.305) and "It is silliness to live when to live is torment; and then have we a prescription to die when death is our physician."(1.3.308-309)
Now that I think about it, I guess I am pretty lucky to have an ally like Iago. We both hate Othello and he gives excellent advice! He really keeps my hopes up. Iago says that Desdemona will soon get tired of Othello. He told me that I should sell all my possessions and land to follow them to Cyprus. I am happy to pay Iago for his help. Iago is so smart and confident, how could I ever doubt him? Who cares about land or a house if I can have the pure and lovely Desdemona? I feel stupid for being doubtful of Iago; he really seems to have my best interest at heart! I feel like a changed man out on a mission with a good friend at my side!
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