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Othello was just out of earshot when Iago talks to Cassio. He has told Othello that he is talking to Cassio about Desdemona but he is really talking about the woman that Cassio is really having an affair with, Bianca.

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Iago continues to build Othello's jealousy through use of Cassio. For example, when Iago and Cassio speak about Bianca, Iago leads Othello to believe they were speaking about Desdemona, so

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Iago made sure that Othello was out of earshot and then got Cassio to gloat and brag about his affair with Bianca. From a distance it could be any woman he was talking about.

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Q: How did lago trick Othello into thinking cassio was bragging and gloating about his affair with Desdemona?
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