Although Iago claims to be a loyal follower of Othello, in reality he hates Othello. In Act 1, Iago gives several reasons for his antipathy towards Othello. These reasons reveal some of Iago's other motivations, such as jealousy and hatred. The main reason for Iago's hatred towards Othello is that Othello gave the position of lieutenant to Michael Cassio instead of him as expected. Iago believes he was much more qualified for the position and claims that the only information Cassio knows about the war is what he has read in books. Iago's jealousy towards Cassio deepens his hatred towards Othello. In Act 1, Scene 1, Iago says: “I follow him to serve him my turn. » This shows the reader that Iago is faking his loyalty to Othello in order to take advantage of him. The other reason Iago gives for disliking Othello is that he thinks Othello slept with his wife. In order to get revenge on Othello for his wife's infidelity and Cassio's promotion, Iago plans to make Othello believe that Cassio is having an affair with his wife. After Iago's final Act 1 monologue, the reader knows that Iago is motivated by greed, jealousy, hatred, and power. Iago's plan was influenced by these four motivations and shows the reader that Iago is manipulative and