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Othello - What was Cassio's relationship with Othello before the beginning of the play?
They had a good relationship - Othello trusted Cassio and Cassio respected Othello
Who was Cassio in Othello?
Cassio was Othello's lieutenant - his second in command.
What finally convinces Othello that Cassio and Desdemona are having an affair?
When Iago tells Othello Cassio slept with her.
How do Cassio and Desdemona know each other?
Cassio and Desdemona know each other through their connection to Othello. Cassio is Othello's lieutenant, and Desdemona is Othello's wife. Their acquaintance grows as Desdemona advocates for Cassio after he is dismissed from his position, seeking to restore his honor and reputation in Othello's eyes.
How does Iago cast aside suspicion of his own part in the plot to kill Cassio?
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. In 'Othello' Iago tricks Othello by planting Desdemona's handkerchief in Cassio's room.
Othello - What was Cassio's relationship with Othello before the beginning of the play?
They had a good relationship - Othello trusted Cassio and Cassio respected Othello
Who was Cassio in Othello?
Cassio was Othello's lieutenant - his second in command.
What does Emilia say that Othello and Desdemona are discussing?
Emilia overhears Othello and Desdemona discussing Cassio. Desdemona is pleading on Cassio's behalf to Othello, hoping to persuade him to reinstate Cassio as his lieutenant. In the conversation, Desdemona is trying to help Cassio regain his position in Othello's esteem.
What finally convinces Othello that Cassio and Desdemona are having an affair?
When Iago tells Othello Cassio slept with her.
How do Cassio and Desdemona know each other?
Cassio and Desdemona know each other through their connection to Othello. Cassio is Othello's lieutenant, and Desdemona is Othello's wife. Their acquaintance grows as Desdemona advocates for Cassio after he is dismissed from his position, seeking to restore his honor and reputation in Othello's eyes.
How does Iago cast aside suspicion of his own part in the plot to kill Cassio?
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. In 'Othello' Iago tricks Othello by planting Desdemona's handkerchief in Cassio's room.
What was Cassio's relationship with Othello before the beginning of the play?
Cassio and Othello were very close friends before the play.
Why did iago want cassio to ask Desdemona for help in restoring Othello's faith in cassio?
If Desdemona asked a favour on Cassio's behalf, it would look to Othello like she was doing it out of an improper love for Cassio. The harder she argues, the more suspicious it seems to Othello.
Circumstances set for Othello by Iago combine to defeat Othello?
Iago sets out to trap Othello by several means. He persuades Desdemona to plead for Cassio and persuades Othello that Desdemona pleading for Cassio proves she is in love with him. He steals the handkerchief, persuades Othello that she has given it away to Cassio, then gives it to Cassio himself. He gets lucky as Cassio gives it to Bianca and she returns it in Othello's sight. He talks to Cassio about Bianca, telling Othello who can see (but not hear) that he is talking about Desdemona. All of this circumstantial evidence bolsters the outright lies that Iago tells about Cassio admitting to having an affair with Desdemona.
What does cassio tell Othello?
In Shakespeare's "Othello," Cassio tells Othello about his loyalty and admiration for him, particularly after Othello has been married to Desdemona. Cassio seeks Othello's help to regain his position after being dismissed due to a drunken brawl. He expresses his hope that Othello will support him, emphasizing their friendship and Cassio's commitment to serving him faithfully. Ultimately, his conversation with Othello sets the stage for the tragic events that unfold due to manipulation and jealousy.
Othello Iago is jealous of Cassio because Cassio is promoted to?
Lieutenant.
How did lago trick Othello into thinking cassio was bragging and gloating about his affair with Desdemona?
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.
