Othello Illustrated By Julien DelvalThe play is set in motion when Othello, a heroic black general in the service of Venice, appoints Cassio and not Iago as his chief lieutenant. Jealous of Othellos success and envious of Cassio, Iago plots Othellos downfall by falsely implicating Othellos wife, Desdemona, and Cassio in a love affair. With the unwitting aid of his wife, Emilia, and the willing help of Roderigo, a fellow malcontent, Iago executes his wicked plan. A truly timeless classic