Desdemona

The character of Desdemona intrigues me. As I finish the second act, I'm not sure if I like her or not. This is mainly because I don't know if what Iago says about her is true. He lies to the other characters, why not lie to the audience too? He claims that she is in love with Cassio (II.i.212). I thought she seemed to be true and loyal to Othello but Iago claims differently. It seems like everyone is in love with her; Othello, Rodrigo, Cassio, and maybe even Iago himself. But her father seems reluctant to agree on a suitor (I.i.97-98). I really want her opinion on everything so that I can form an opinion on her.