Iago's first plan was to ruin Othello's marriage by informing Desdemona's family of their secret elopement. He believes that this will turn her family against the general, and possibly even lead to a divorce. He and Roderigo (a rival suitor for Desdemona's affection) go to Desdemona's father's house and get him upset about the possibility. Iago succeeds at first. Barbantio is convinced that Othello has stolen his daughter through witchcraft. Iago underestimates Othello, however. The general is able to calm the men who come to capture him, and later he explains how he did not steal Desdemona through witchcraft, but rather earned her love by telling stories about his past. The plan fails, and the Barbantio does not force a divorce between the two lovers.
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