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Iago feels that Cassio's promotion should have gone to him. He envies Cassio.

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What is Iago saying Cassio's dream is?

Iago says that he was sleeping next to Cassio and that Cassio was having a dream about making love to Desdemona.


How will Iago's advice to Cassio work in Iago's favor?

Iago advises Cassio to ask Desdemona to plead on his behalf. This will help Iago poison Othello's mind, as Desdemona will appear to be doing so out of her (illicit) love for Cassio.


Did cassio find out iago stabbed Roderigo?

No, Cassio did not find out that Iago stabbed Roderigo. In Shakespeare's "Othello," Cassio is injured during a fight orchestrated by Iago but remains unaware of Iago's treachery and manipulation throughout the play. Iago's deceitful actions are concealed from Cassio, who continues to trust him until the tragic conclusion.


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 is Iago's main complaint about Cassio?

Iago has been passed over for a promotion. Cassio got the promotion to Lieutenant even though Iago had more time in service as a soldier. Cassio got the promotion over Iago because his learning included theory and strategy whereas Iago's did not.


What does Othello say about Iago's account of the fight?

Othello said that Iago is such a loyal friend to Cassio that Iago told about the fight in a way that looked better on Cassio. Even so, Othello fires Cassio and understands that Iago did what any friend would do.


How would iago gain from cassio's death?

It would make it seem that Iago did his part in the plan, where Iago kills Cassio and Othello kills Desdemona. Even though Iago got Roderigo to do it for him.


Othello Iago is jealous of Cassio because Cassio is promoted to?

Lieutenant.


Why does iago does not tell cassio that Othello is married to Desdemona?

Iago does not tell Cassio that Othello is married to Desdemona because he aims to manipulate and exploit Cassio's ignorance for his own schemes. By keeping this information from Cassio, Iago can create situations that will lead to Cassio's downfall and serve his broader plan to ruin Othello. Iago thrives on deceit and betrayal, using others' lack of knowledge to further his malicious objectives.


Why does Iago joke with Cassio about Bianca?

Iago jokes with Cassio about Bianca to manipulate both Cassio and Othello. By making light of Cassio's relationship with Bianca, Iago aims to provoke jealousy in Othello regarding Desdemona, while simultaneously undermining Cassio’s reputation. This tactic serves Iago's larger scheme of orchestrating chaos and betrayal, revealing his cunning nature and ability to exploit others' vulnerabilities.


How did iago cause cassia to be argumentative?

Iago manipulates Cassio by exploiting his insecurities and orchestrating situations that provoke conflict. He strategically gets Cassio drunk, leading to a brawl that tarnishes Cassio’s reputation and fuels his defensiveness. By planting doubt and confusion, Iago intensifies Cassio's argumentative nature, making him react impulsively to Iago's provocations. Ultimately, Iago’s deceitful machinations push Cassio into a position where he feels he must defend himself, leading to further discord.


Why did Iago want Roderigo to anger Cassio?

Iago's plan is to make Cassio drunk and get him into a brawl that will ruin Cassio's reputation and cause him to lose his position. He urges Roderigo to provoke Cassio "to put our Cassio in some action/ that may offend the isle." As usual,Roderigo is duped by Iago's manipulative words and agrees to do this, even though all he ends up with is a sound beating from Cassio. Iago, however, succeeds in getting Cassio dismissed from his lieutenancy to Othello, which plays in toIago's master plan to ruin Othello.