Why does cassio get Othello's estate?

Answer 1

In Act II Scene 3, Iago knows that Cassio's weakness is unable to tolerate alcohol therefore he targets this weakness and persuades Cassio to drink with him. At first Cassio said no to Iago's offer because he was assigned to be on duty at night however, he ends up drinking anyways because of Iago's persistent persuasion. Iago's plan was slowly progressing. After a great amount of alcohol consumption, Cassio became drunk and went to the washroom by himself. While he was doing his business, an unknown man which was Roderigo disguised with a beard, pushed him from behind. This action angers Cassio therefore he chases the "unknown man". At the same time, Iago was talking to Montano about Cassio's drinking problem. Cassio runs into Iago and Montano, a fight occurs and Montano gets injured as Iago stabs him without anyone else noticing. The fight causes Othello to appear and strips Cassio of his rank because "he" injured Montano.

Answer 2

Cassio becomes Othello's lieutenant because he is the opposite of him, instead of appointing someone with experience in battles and wars, Othello chose someone who was a Florentine scholar who has little experience in fighting.

Answer 3

Cassio receives Othello's estate, not Gatino, because he was the most loyal to Othello.

Answer 4

He got drunk and started a fight when he was on watch.

Answer 5

He got drunk and got into a fight when he was supposed to be on guard.

Answer 6

Cassio was drunk and disorderly.