How do the weaknesses of both Cassio and Roderigo aid Iago's cause and contribute to Othello's tragedy? In Shakespeare's Othello, Iago, the villain and instigator of trouble in this play, employs manipulation and deceit to gradually gain power over Cassio and Roderigo, which in turn helps him carry out revenge on Othello, and ultimately leads to Othello's tragedy. ... Following this, under the guise of friendship, Iago advises Cassio to ask Desdemona to help him sway Othello towards getting his job reinstated, which results in Cassio's pursuit of Desdemona's...

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