In Othello, I find the most interesting character to be Iago. As we read through the play, we unfold more layers to his intricate character and discover what he is all about. Although he may have the traits of a sociopath, I find him to be a genius who may have actually been deserving of the role of lieutenant. In Act 2 Scene 1, Iago begins the next step in his plan which is to take down Michael Cassio. Iago says to Roderigo, “Cassio knows you not, I’ll not be far from you: do you find some occasion to anger Cassio, either by speaking too loud, or tainting his discipline; or from what other course you please, which the time shall more favorably minister” (Act 2. Scene 1. Lines 269-273). Being that Cassio does not know Roderigo, Iago is using him as his puppet to take him down. He wants him to anger Cassio so that he may react in an undisciplined manner, that of which is not acceptable of a man in his high position. Iago knows this is a weakness of Cassio’s and is attempting to exploit it. He says, “Sir, he is rash and very sudden in choler, and haply may strike at you: provoke him, that he may.” (Act 2. Scene 1. Lines 275-277). He warns Roderigo that Cassio is quick to respond upon being angered so he should expect violent retaliation, and upon such retaliation, he should take the hit. It is interesting how Roderigo is so willing to help Iago, even if it means putting his life on the line and receiving injury. The part I like most of this quote, which helps to show Iago’s genius, is how he says he won’t be too far from Roderigo. This relates back to the image I talked about where I noted how Iago was behind the crowd and out of sight from everyone, but he was closely watching his plan unfold. He has this omnipresent/omniscient feature about him where even if he is not in a scene, he knows exactly what is going on. It’s almost as if he is intangible at times and one with the shadows.