Cassio

Question 1

The soldier

Answer 1

1st scene - Iago gigs belittling portrait
Presents him as an inexperienced soldier
When left in charge, he gets in a drunk fight - creates confusion and alarm

Question 2

Cassio and Othello

Answer 2

Primary function in the play is to fifer a point of comparison with Othello social sophisticate
Relationship with the lieutenant mirrors his relationship with his wife
His generous tribute to othello at the end remind us how great the hero was
Fitting that the lieutenant offers the last comment on the “valiant moor”

Question 3

Cassio and Iago

Answer 3

Worst qualities revealed when under Iagos influence
Iago pretends to be a loyal friend towards him
As easy to fool as Othello – for audience, this would’ve been proof of his honesty
Iago takes advantage of the lieutenant courtesy recognise that his weakness lies in the fact that he is “hath all those in that folly and Green minds look after”
A puppet in Iagos hands

Question 4

The lover

Answer 4

Gallantry is a little overworked at times?
Can see his praise of Desdemona is innocent and sincere
Can be accused of using women in the same way as Iago - Bianca
Must remember the daily beauty of Cassio‘s life that Iago detest so much

Question 5

“o I have lost my reputation, I have lost the immortal part of myself and what remains is bestial”

Answer 5

Over losing his profession for shadows Orthello misery when he thinks he’s lost desdemonas love
Reference – Bestial foreshadows othellos downfall
Repetition signifies the fundamental importance of his role

Question 6

“I’ve lost him on a dangerous sea “

Answer 6

Foreshadows lost friendship with Othello