Before all else, I believe we all can agree that the antagonist, Iago, without a doubt has inflected numerous amount of problems among his peers with his deceiving, manipulating, and cruel acts. The position he held had lead the individuals to believe that he is well respected and honest. Not to mention, the great Othello has put a lot of hope and confidence in Iago. The lies Iago told to keep his mischievous plan in place and people believing and reacting towards the lies was not Othello's fault. Iago is to blame, for he is not who he seems. Iago acts a certain way to one person and a different towards another. He purposely destroyed the life of Othello along with the people he cares for due to the fact that he did not receive the lieutenant position as well as a light rumor that Othello had made love with Emilia. As for Othello, although he did react in an impulsive manner, it was out of love and not to mention Iago did encourage and evoke it. Othello was in deep love with Desdemona, but the way Iago plotted and deceived, it was clear to why Othello reacted in such drastic matters. Othello puts a great amount of trust in Iago and never questions his loyalty. Not to mention, when Othello did slightly question Iago, Iago had came up with the devious plan in order to show Othello the proof he was desperately looking for. Manipulative as Iago is, he made Cassio believe that he was referring to his lover, Bianca, while Othello believed he was speaking in terms of Desdemona. With all that occurring, I do believe Othello could have simply confronted Desdemona, but he did not. When he has proposed to her, it should had been a promise, he trusts her and wants to be with her forever, for better or for worse. I believe this proves the amount of trust and loyalty held upon Iago. Yes, Othello should not had put that much trust into him and should had believed his wife, but with the position Iago held in Othello's life, it was almost clear to see why he had trusted him. Once again, Iago is most to blame for this tragedy because he not only ruined a true love but was also the reason behind several deaths in the play. Iago did  suggest the only solution was the death of Cassio's as well as Desdemona's, Imagine if he had encouraged Othello to communicate or ignore the situation, despite the little trust he had for Desdemona, he would obey. Othello probably would had obey because he believes that Iago only wants the best for him and to help lead him in the right path, be his right hand man. Iago is a very persuasive character and has gotten Othello to believe and follow through in many of his situations.  With Iago's character he not only betrayed and caused the death of  Othello but several others as well.