Iago believes himself to have been cheated out of the promotion given to Cassio by Othello. Because of this, Iago is determined to ruin Cassio and discredit Othello in his plan to rise to power. On the night of the celebration of Cyprus's deliverance from the Turkish fleet, Iago encourages Cassio's inebriation and then sends his friend Roderigo to pick a fight. It is essential for Cassio to be drunk because the alcohol will remove the inhibition to fight. Once Cassio is demoted, Iago continues to cloud Cassio's perception by advising him to seek out Desdemona's help. By using her as a mediator, Iago convinces Cassio that he will be able to return to Othello's good graces. By manipulating the situations to his advantage, Iago ensures that Cassio will not catch on to his plot.
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