Othello is considered an exceptional officer in battle. Through his profound skills, sense of judgment and demeanor, he was able to climb the ladder of success to obtain the title of general. Although he can be considered an accomplished leader, Iago's cunning plan gets the better of Othello when he is deceived countless times by the "honest" Iago. After the incidents with Cassio losing his lieutenancy, Iago began to put the pieces together by making Othello question the relationship between Cassio and Desdemona. Iago creates doubt in Othello by asking the thought-provoking question: "Did Michael Cassio, when (you) wooed my lady, know of your love?" » (123) Iago wants Othello to question Cassio's motives and his involvement with Desdemona by making it appear that Cassio planned to take Desdemona away even when she and Othello were together. As they talk, Iago continues to reinforce the idea of ​​Desdemona's chances of cheating on Othello with Cassio. To convince Othello of the high probability that Desdemona will cheat, Iago states: “She cheated on her father by marrying you.” (131) Iago directly explains how Desdemona would trick her own father into being with Othello, so why would she cheat on Othello. Although it is obvious that the relationships between father/daughter and husband/wife are completely opposite, this may spark curiosity in Othello. Iago speaks cautiously to Othello but is able to make his lies cause Othello to question his own judgment. Iago uses repetition to ensure that Othello remembers what he said: “I hope you will consider what has been said… But I see you are moved. » (133) Iago wants Othello to realize his jealousy so he can use it against him later as the pieces begin to fall.