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In Shakespeare's play "Othello," Desdemona is not having an affair; she remains loyal to Othello throughout the story. The misconception arises from Iago's manipulation and deceit, which lead Othello to believe that Desdemona is unfaithful. Her relationship with Cassio is purely platonic, intended to help Cassio regain his position after being dismissed. Ultimately, Desdemona's fidelity is a central theme that highlights the tragedy of Othello's jealousy and mistrust.
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How does iago manipulate cassio after the lieutenant's humiliating dismissal?
He tells him that the best way for him to get his place back is to get Desdemona to plead with Othello, which would probably be good advice if Iago had not at the same time suggested to Othello that Desdemona was having an affair with Cassio. Because of Iago's suggestion, Desdemona's concern for Cassio looks like confirmation of her having an affair with him.
What finally convinces Othello that Cassio and Desdemona are having an affair?
When Iago tells Othello Cassio slept with her.
How does Iago get back in Othello's good graces?
Iago tells Cassio that he must persuade Othello to reinstate him. He says "the general's wife is now our general" and so the best way to persuade Othello is to get Desdemona to plead on Cassio's behalf. Since Iago has also told Othello that Desdemona and Cassio are having an affair, the harder Desdemona pleads, the worse it is going to look for both her and Cassio.
Why didnt Iago simply tell Othello right away that Desdemona and Cassio were having an affair?
If Iago had told Othello right out that they were having an affair, Othello might consider that he had a motive for saying so. It would become an issue of "Who is lying? Iago or Desdemona?" and Othello would probably believe Desdemona. But by planting the seed of suspicion and then feeding it by downplaying it, Iago makes sure that Othello is not even aware that it is Iago that is telling him about the supposed affair. He thinks he's finding it out for himself. This way it does not become a credibility issue between Desdemona and Iago.
Why did Othello ask Emilia about Cassio's affair with Desdemona?
He sees her as Desdemona's friend and thinks she will know the truth.
How does iago manipulate cassio after the lieutenant's humiliating dismissal?
He tells him that the best way for him to get his place back is to get Desdemona to plead with Othello, which would probably be good advice if Iago had not at the same time suggested to Othello that Desdemona was having an affair with Cassio. Because of Iago's suggestion, Desdemona's concern for Cassio looks like confirmation of her having an affair with him.
What finally convinces Othello that Cassio and Desdemona are having an affair?
When Iago tells Othello Cassio slept with her.
Who is Desdemona's father in Othello?
Brabantio is Desdemona's father. He becomes very upset when Desdemona elopes with Othello and accuses Othello of committing witchcraft in order to woo his daughter. Othello denies any wrongdoing and Brabantio warns Othello that if Desdemona deceived her father, she can deceive Othello as well. Brabantio dies from a broken-heart resulting from Desdemona's marriage.
How does Iago get back in Othello's good graces?
Iago tells Cassio that he must persuade Othello to reinstate him. He says "the general's wife is now our general" and so the best way to persuade Othello is to get Desdemona to plead on Cassio's behalf. Since Iago has also told Othello that Desdemona and Cassio are having an affair, the harder Desdemona pleads, the worse it is going to look for both her and Cassio.
Why didnt Iago simply tell Othello right away that Desdemona and Cassio were having an affair?
If Iago had told Othello right out that they were having an affair, Othello might consider that he had a motive for saying so. It would become an issue of "Who is lying? Iago or Desdemona?" and Othello would probably believe Desdemona. But by planting the seed of suspicion and then feeding it by downplaying it, Iago makes sure that Othello is not even aware that it is Iago that is telling him about the supposed affair. He thinks he's finding it out for himself. This way it does not become a credibility issue between Desdemona and Iago.
Why did Othello ask Emilia about Cassio's affair with Desdemona?
He sees her as Desdemona's friend and thinks she will know the truth.
What is iagos master plot to annoy Othello and desdemona?
Iago's master plot to annoy Othello and Desdemona, is to tell Desdemona's father that Desdemona has married the Moor (Othello). And also to convince Othello that Desdemona is involved in an affair with Michael Cassio.
Who does Iago tell Cassio to confer with about finding forgiveness from Othello after his brawl in the street?
Desdemona. Iago says that Desdemona is the most influential person with Othello, so Cassio should get her to plead on his behalf. This sounds reasonable, except that Iago has suggested that Cassio and Desdemona are having an affair, and this will heighten Othello's suspicions.
How would you describe Shakespeare's character Desdemona?
Desdemona is portrayed by William Shakespeare as a strong, independent woman who acts brashly against her father's wishes and elopes with Othello. However as the play progresses, she is intertwined in Iago's plot of destroy Othello by making Othello believe that Desdemona is having an affair behind his back with Cassio, an inferior officer. Though she repels Cassio's advances, she is framed by Iago with a handkerchief that belonged to Desdemona but was planted by Iago in Cassio's possession as proof that Desdemona was having an affair. She morphs from a strong independent woman to a naive, helpless woman who is later killed by her husband in her own bed.
What role did cassio play in Othello's love affair with Desdemona?
He was a messenger, a go-between between them.
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.
Why did Othello kill Desdemona?
Iago had lied to Othello and convinced him that Desdemona was secretly having sex with Cassio.
