Othello

     In Act II of Othello by William Shakespeare  Roderigo ends up in a major conflict with himself.  He finds himself poor and very hurt.  He has followed Iago's advice, but he is blind to Iago's tricks.  Roderigo says that his "money is almost spent, I have been tonight exceedingly well cudgeled" (II.iii.329-330).  However, Iago keeps telling him to have patience.  I think that Iago cannot afford to lose Roderigo because he can aid him in fulfilling his evil plan against Othello.  Roderigo will never decide what to do on his own because he is so easily swayed by the thought of love and Iago's ability to persuade him.  I hope that Roderigo will be one of the first to see past Iago's mask and unveil his other side to the others.  Only then will Roderigo's conflict be able to finally be resolved.  He is being led astray by Iago's words and does not realize the truth of the situation.