In the historical tragedy Othello by William Shakespeare there is a great show of hate and dislike toward Othello by Iago. Why does Iago have such hate for the Moor? Through analyzing Iago's character the answer to this question can be found. Iago develops hatred toward Othello for a variety of reasons. Not only is Othello dark skinned, but he also did not give the lieutenancy to Iago. Iago suspects that Othello slept with his wife, Emilia, and he also suspects Cassio of doing the same. Another reason for Iago's resentment of Othello is the fact that Iago loves Desdemona. It is not a love that is filled with lust that Iago possess for Desdemona but a love that feeds upon the jealousy of suspecting Othello and Emilia of sleeping together. Iago's two-sided nature is clearly depicted throughout the play as his malicious plan against Othello unfolds. One of the most compelling reasons for Iago's hatred of Othello is depicted in the first scene of the play, when Iago expresses his jealousy of Cassio. Iago is a non-commissioned officer who is experienced and ambitious. Instead of appointing Iago who had plenty of experience on the battlefield, Othello appoints "a great arithmetician, one Michael Cassio, a Florentine . . . that never set a squadron on the field" (1.1.19-22). Michael Cassio was more of an intellectual type, a book learner, and a student of military science. Iago only proves good at fighting, whereas Cassio has the tactical knowledge to effectively lead and win in battle. To make matters worse, Cassio is also a foreigner, from Florence, and he is of higher status and family name than Iago. All of these things combine to magnify Iago's hatred of the Moor. Iago carefully planned his future by persuading "three magnificoes to use their influence for his promotion . . . only to learn that his old commander, for whom he had repeatedly gone into battle, had given the so-much-desired lieutenancy to another" (Draper 146). Iago served ...