"If I can fasten but one cup upon him,
With that which he hath drunk tonight already,
He’ll be as full of quarrel and offense
As my young mistress' dog."
I think this quote reveals Iago motivation. He uses people as pawns in his game. His objective is do what pleases him, mainly wanting to kill Othello. This behavior of his is the foundation of the abundant Dramatic Irony within the play. Here are some examples.
"'Tis evermore the prologue to his sleep."(IIiii90) Iago give Montano false information that Cassio is a drunkard, when he actually hates to drink. "I do love Cassio well." This is comical because Iago cares only to use Cassio to his advantage, and has no concern for Cassio's well being. Lastly, my favorite moment of dramatic irony is when Othello repeatedly Commends Iago as "honest," when he lies to everyone but the audience.
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