Roderigo fears he has misplaced each his woman and his cash. Iago reveals to Roderigo that it is in his (Iago’s) nature to plot and tell lies to get what he needs and that he has a plan
He hates Othello for selling Cassio to the position of lieutenant, a place that Iago wished for himself. Iago plans to bring about Othello’s downfall, and Roderigo could have Desdemona. First, they must wake Brabantio and trigger an outcry. They bang and shout till Brabantio comes out onto the balcony. He is addressing Desdemona …