The key to Iago's deception lies in his ability to convince others that he is on their side. This first appears when Iago asks Roderigo to "put enough money in [his] purse" to pay Iago for his services (1.3.316). Iago then tells the audience that he would "spend time with such a snipe but for my sport and profit" (1.3.318-323). This sets the stage for the rest of Iago's betrayal where he constantly tries to become the protagonist while being the antagonist behind the scenes. Additionally, through Iago's feeling that he must hide so as not to look like the villain, it becomes clear that he has thought about all the possible implications his act could have on him, which is ironic considering how little he cares about the implication of his action on others. Through this juxtaposition, Shakespeare demonstrates how Iago loses sight of humanity yet has enough reason to carry out his carefully planned betrayal. Continuing the pattern of differentiating between thoughts and actions, Shakespeare uses this juxtaposition again when Iago convinces Cassio that he is "right", while at the same time asking himself: "What is it that says that I am playing the villain?" When this advice is free, I give it and honest” (2.3.245-247). The juxtaposition