Othello and HonestyHonesty is one of the most important factors in Othello. And although there is very little honesty actually present in the play, the term is most often applied to Iago, who also happens to be Othello's most dishonest character. Partly because of the naivety of the other characters, Iago is able to manipulate, brainwash, and shape the other characters to satisfy his need for revenge against Othello. Iago would most often be characterized as dishonest, but beyond that he is also downright amoral and uses the weaknesses of others to manipulate them into doing what he pleases. From the beginning, we see how Iago manipulates Roderigo by pretending that he is looking out for his best interests in the matter of Othello's elopement with Desdemona. He makes Barbantio angry with Othello and Desdemona by telling him about their escape and then lying about the consummation of their relationship. He then leaves Roderigo to take responsibility for his (Iago's) actions. In the meantime, he leaves to inform Othello that Roderigo is responsible for telling Barbantio about their relationship and saying horrible things about Othello. Iago later brings Roderigo back on his quest for revenge when he attempts to get Cassio fired from the job Iago originally wanted. Although Cassio knows it is against his better judgment to drink, Iago manipulates him into getting drunk and then sets up a fight between Roderigo and Cassio. He even goes so far as to try to make Cassio look bad by telling Montano that he gets drunk regularly. Following Iago's explanation of the situation, Othello immediately dismisses Cassio from his position and Iago becomes more respected in Othello's eyes. Roderigo is a great example of how Iago uses people to fulfill his desires. Iago convinces Roderigo that he could win Desdemona's love from Othello and the only man standing in the way is Cassio. In this way, when he plans to humiliate Cassio, it appears that he is doing it to help Roderigo when in reality he is seeking revenge on Cassio for taking his position. One of the main reasons why Iago is so successful at manipulating others is because they are too naive to realize that he is taking advantage of them. Cassio still comes to Iago for advice after Iago turns him in and gets him fired..