Despite his affected honesty towards Othello, Iago's conniving mind is filled with deceitfulness and craftiness. Iago acknowledges that Cassio has been promoted and taken the position he thinks he deserves. Still, Iago desires to follow his master, Othello and tells Roderigo in the beginning that "I follow him to serve my turn upon him." (p. 5) Iago, a rather self-conceited character, is not very patient about this promotion and demands revenge by pretending to be Othello's ancient. Believing that Othello has put his trust in Iago, he pretends to be obedient. When Othello questions Iago about his honesty and truthfulness, Iago tells him, "My lord, you know I love you." (p. 61) Iago tries to corrupt Othello's mind and instill into Othello conscience that he does love Othello. He starts to show his slyness and artful thoughts to Roderigo. Believing that "Not all masters cannot truly be followed...I am not what I am.", throughout the story, Iago bases his actions upon this peculiar belief. (p. 5) He confesses that he has his thoughts set on avenging Othello. Iago is artful, deceitful, conniving, especially with his artificial integrity.
             Even though, eloquent Othello is physically strong and confident in battle, he is naive, trusting and honest. Together with his high self-confidence in battle, Iago possesses both noble and honest quality, thus making him invincible in battles. When Brabantio and his men break into Othello's place, without hesitating Othello responses "Keep up our bright swords, for the dew will rust them." (p. 12). Othello is very confident and seems to always be ready for combat; he also seems to have control over combative situation. On the other hand, when it comes to making personal decisions, he seems dubious and needs Iago's advice. When Iago is repeating Othello's words and questioning him about Desdemona cheating on Othello,...