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Othello stripped Cassio of his rank after he was involved in a drunken brawl, which resulted in a breach of discipline and order. As a leader, Othello felt it was necessary to maintain authority and uphold the standards of the military. Cassio's actions reflected poorly on Othello's judgment and leadership, prompting him to take decisive action to demonstrate the consequences of such behavior. This decision also serves as a critical turning point in the play, setting off a chain of events manipulated by Iago.
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What rank does cassio hold befor Othello strips it from him?
Lieutenant.
What military rank is iago in Othello?
He is Othello's standard bearer and third ranking officer. Othello as General with Cassio as Lieutenant
Is iago jealous of Othello or cassio?
Both. In a way. He is jealous of Othello because he has everything he wants: a high rank and a beautiful wife from a upper class family. He is jealous of Cassio because Othello has promoted him to Lieutenant and not him.
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 rank does cassio hold befor Othello strips it from him?
Lieutenant.
What military rank is iago in Othello?
He is Othello's standard bearer and third ranking officer. Othello as General with Cassio as Lieutenant
Is iago jealous of Othello or cassio?
Both. In a way. He is jealous of Othello because he has everything he wants: a high rank and a beautiful wife from a upper class family. He is jealous of Cassio because Othello has promoted him to Lieutenant and not him.
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 Othello do to punish cassio for his fighting?
He demotes him. He strips him of his rank as lieutenant and tells him "Never more be officer of mine."
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.
