Othello is seen as an exceptional officer in war fighting. With his profound skills, sense of judgment and behavior he was able to climb the ladder of success until he reached the title of general. Although he can be seen as a skilled leader, Iago's cunning plan gets the better of Othello as he is deceived countless times by the "honest" Iago. After the incidents with Cassio losing his lieutenant, Iago began to put the pieces together causing Othello to question the relationship between Cassio and Desdemona. Iago creates doubt in Othello by asking the provocative question, "Did Michael Cassio, when (you) courted my lady, know of your love?" (123) Iago wants Othello to question Cassio's motives and his involvement with Desdemona by making it appear that Cassio planned to take Desdemona away even when she and Othello were together. As they talk Iago continues to reinforce the idea of ​​the possibility that Desdemona could betray Othello with Cassio. To convince Othello of the high probability of Desdemona's betrayal, Iago states: "She has deceived her father, marrying you." (131) Iago takes direct aim at how Desdemona would deceive her father to be with Othello, so why would she deceive Othello. Although it is obvious that the relationships between father/daughter and husband/wife are completely opposite, curiosity is able to reach its peak in Othello. Iago is careful in speaking to Othello, but is able to convince his lies to make Othello question his own judgment. Iago uses repetition to ensure that Othello remembers what he said: "I hope you will consider what is said... But I see you are moved." (133) Iago wants Othello to realize his jealousy so he can use it against him later when the pieces start falling