Cassio

Question 1

’ I have very poor and unhappy brains for drinking’ Theme

Answer 1

Naivety

Question 2

’ I have very poor and unhappy brains for drinking’ Meaning

Answer 2

Cassio is easily persuaded by Iago to get drunk and as a result loses his title as lieutenant.

Question 3

‘sweet love’ Theme

Answer 3

describes Bianca this way however it is unclear whether this is simply a ploy to maintain a sexual relationship with her. Typical of an Elizabethan male

Question 4

‘And prays the moor to be safe’ Theme

Answer 4

Loyalty

Question 5

‘And prays the moor to be safe’ Meaning

Answer 5

Loyal to Othello, wishing well of him and for him to be safe.

Question 6

‘I have lost my reputation the immoral part of myself’ Theme

Answer 6

Honour and reputation

Question 7

‘I have lost my reputation the immoral part of myself’ Meaning

Answer 7

Places how others percieve him on a pedestal placing it as the most significant factor.

Question 8

What did Cohen say about Cassio?

Answer 8

‘If Iago embodies Othello’s worst nature, perhaps Cassio embodies his best’.

Question 9

What did Hopkins say about Cassio’s role as lieutenant?

Answer 9

‘Iago sees Cassio in the role he had coveted for himself’.