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Iago has been consumed with jealousy at Michael Cassio (who was promoted over him) and with anger at Othello (who overlooked Iago for the promotion). In this scene, Iago begins his manipulation of Othello, focusing on Desdemona’s loyalty to Othello. Famously, Iago warns Othello to beware “the green-eyed monster” of jealousy, even as he is stoking the fire of jealousy. When Othello demands proof that Desdemona has been unfaithful, Iago agrees, but not before reminding Othello of how Desdemona
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IAGO My noble lord--
OTHELLO What dost thou say, Iago?
IAGO Did Michael Cassio, when you woo'd my lady,
Know of your love?
OTHELLO He did, from first to last: why dost thou ask?
IAGO But for a satisfaction of my thought;
No further harm.
OTHELLO Why of thy thought, Iago?
IAGO I did not think he had been
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