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Q: What proof does Iago use to convince Rodrigo that Casio and Desdemona are. Lovers?
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What does the argument in 3.4.75-95 show about Desdemona and Othello?

Casio asks Desdemona to ask Othello to reinstate Iago. This is all per Iago's request. ChaCha!


Are Desdemona and Othello married?

He is one of the commanders but raised in position by othello as liutenant.


Was Othello a tragic hero?

Yes, he "loved not wisely but too well." His jealousy and susceptibility to Iago's manipulation cost the lives of Roderigo, Emilia, Desdemona, and himself, the crippling of Casio, and a crisis within the Venetian government.


What is the relationship of Casio and Iago to Othello?

Casio thinks of Iago as a very dear friend to Othello, but to Iago Casio was a toy to make Othello jealous. what they both have in common is that they both serve under Othello and are dear friends in battle to him.


Why doesn't Iago tell Othello about Desdemona's and Casio's affair?

Because Othello would never believe him if Iago just told him. Iago wants Othello to believe that Desdemona and Cassio are having an affair (which they are not), and so goes about it in a much more devious and effective way. He starts off making little comments under his breath, like "Oh, I like not that." and then the more Othello presses him to tell what he is thinking, the more reluctant Iago appears to be. He says he doesn't really know anything, it's probably really innocent, he doesn't want to get anyone in trouble, BUT . . . and then relates some mildly suspicious incident. As Othello gets hooked and forces Iago to tell more and more, Iago makes up more and more increasingly suspicious incidents. Othello believes him because he seems reluctant to say anything, and also because everyone calls him "Honest Iago". This is textbook con artist technique. And Iago uses it over and over, gulling people right left and centre throughout the play. Shakespeare's depiction of this kind of deception is masterful.