Act I scene 1 contains a great example of treachery
followed by loyalty on the part of Iago. He tells Brabantio that his daughter is with
Othello, hoping to incite a rage against Othello who is not really approved to be with
this nobleman of Venice's daughter. He then immediately returns to Othello trying to
show his loyalty as he warns him of the coming anger at he and Desdemona's
marriage.
Act II scene 3 contains the bit with Iago telling
Roderigo to just be patient, that he will still get him what he wants, namely
Desdemona. Yet Iago is keeping Roderigo around simply as a piece of his plan, again a
very clear combination of loyalty and treachery at the same
time.
Another example of loyalty and treachery right
together is when Emilia is loyal to Iago in giving him the handkerchief which he asked
for, and unknowingly she is helping to serve his treachery upon her lady's master,
Othello.
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