Othello: Dynamic Character Roderigo

In Act IV scene II of Othello by William Shakespeare, Roderigo actually approaches Iago impatient, unsatisfied, and upset with the outcome which has come after his chasing for Desdemona. So far, nothing is going anywhere, and he voices his frustration to Iago who, tries to reassure his uneasiness. Roderigo though, has put himself in poverty, desolate, after giving many jewels to Desdemona, or so he thought. "I have wasted myself out of means," (Shakespeare, IV.ii. 184-185). Iago who was supposed to deliver the jewels has claimed he has, saying she received them well. However, Roderigo will be convinced when he goes to see Desdemona, telling her for himself how he feels for her, and if she desires to return the jewels, he will know she has them. Roderigo is now a more dynamic character, changing from his once easily persuaded and slave to Iago's command, to a more defiant character, sticking up for himself and letting Iago know of his growing anger to the situation. He says in a annoyed voice: "I tell you 'tis not very well,"(Shakespeare, IV.ii.194). Still, Iago thinks Roderigo to still be one to fall into his trap, and wishes Roderigo to continue his dirty work, so that Iago can keep his hands clean. Iago's plan to have Roderigo kill Cassio will make it so that Roderigo seems to be troublesome, getting into fights and now killing Cassio. If Iago keeps getting others to do work for him, it will be hard in the end to tie Iago to any of the crimes at all.