OTHELLO

Silioquies:

"If I can persuade him to have just one drink added to what he's already drunk tonight, he'll be as ready to quarrel and take offense as a fine lady's spoiled lap dog. Now, my lovesick fool Roderigo, who has been nearly turned inside out by love, has drunk deeply to Desdemona tonight, and he's the night watchman. Tonight I have also gotten three other men of Cyprus drunk-they're noble,proud fellows, typical of this warlike island. They're very touchy about their honor,and they're standing watch,too. Now amongst this flock of drunkards I will cause Cassio to do something which should offend everyone on this island." (Iago; Act two, Scene three, Page(s) 104 (old version.) 105 (modern version)

This silioquy tells the reader what kind of plan Iago has in store to ruin Cassio's reputation on the island. This was only the beginning of Iagos plan though. This action being done, will cause Othello to become untrusting of his wife (Desdemona), as well as Cassio. These unstable feelings will lead to the murder of Desdemona, and the attempt to murder Cassio. These deaths lead to the sucuide of Othello.