Manipulation is a trait that can ruin the lives of many, in a treacherous and malicious way. Several characters in Othello and Macbeth manipulate others throughout the plays to try to satisfy their own needs and desires. The irony in the two plays is that Othello has a villain who logically should never succeed in his evil because he is surrounded by so much good. However, Iago manages to destroy the lives of almost everyone in the play, and for the flimsiest of justifications. In Macbeth, however, the title character seems to win his evil game, but in the end it is good that beats him, and he pays with his life. Looking at both William Shakespeare's Othello and Macbeth, one can see how methodical manipulation succeeds despite the goodness of the environment, and how it can seem to triumph when it does not, despite the evil that surrounds it. In William Shakespeare's Othello, the ignoble Iago fails to succeed with his manipulations. The key to Othello's successful manipulation is based on the characters' social differences. Iago, as Othello's servant, is the premise and foundation upon which his character is able to succeed. Iago, known for his "honesty", is intelligent enough to cover his own desire to eliminate all of Othello's happiness. He continually feigns his loyalty and virtuosity towards Othello by giving him the “best” advice; however, it is all just an act. Not only does Iago manipulate Othello, but also every individual who falls into the various traps set by him. While the musician and the clown argue about who is the better entertainer, Cassio talks to Iago asking him for advice on what to tell Othello. After their deep conversation Iago says to Cassio: “I humbly thank you for this… in the middle of the paper… ne. Restitution is useless. Therefore, while good may finally come to the rescue in Macbeth, it seems completely defeated in Othello. Anyone can be manipulated into false ideas that lead to destruction. To manipulate someone, the manipulator must be careful enough not to let the other person notice the lies, betrayal, betrayal and great hatred for good in general. Shakespeare once observed that “evil men live after them/good is oft buried with their bones.” This seems to be the case with the two tragedies of Macbeth and Othello. Whatever good there once was in Macbeth is long gone, cut off years before his head. The evil done by Iago has destroyed two families and that evil cannot be undone. He will continue to live. If the manipulator is diligent and meticulous in manipulating, he will never fail to destroy the lives of others.