Cassio Flashcards
Iagos jealousy
Of him being othellos lieutenant.
He says he’s “prattle without practise”1,2 meaning he doesn’t have any solidership experience.
He’s more of a “book theoric”
He asks des for job back doesn’t defend himself to Othello
Him and des
He talks highly “ delicate creature” and “exquisite lady”
Religious imagery to elevate her divine level “hail to thee lady! And the grace of heaven”
Doesn’t get into a bawdy convo with iago about consummation of othello and des barrage. He compliments her but not flirtatiously
Him and hianca
He mocks her for her affection
He calls her “fair bianca” “sweet love” when it’s just them too but 4,1 he mocks her calling her a “bauble” - he cares about reputation as we see in 2,3 that people’s feelings
Her lower class status
He cares about reputation
Reputation lost in 2,3 when he states “reputation, reputayion o, I have lost my reputation”
He values it
Pain of losing reputation “is past all surgery”
“I have lost the important part of myself” hyperbole to exaggerate feelings
How does iago exploit him
Iago knows cassio is more intelligent then foolish iago so he doesn’t try out smart him he merely exploits his weaknesses
What 3 things does iago take advantage of ?
Can’t handle his drunk
Is weak
Is charming
Cassions self proclaimed weakness
I have very poor and unhappy brains for drinking
Violent drunk
Doesn’t join in with immoral behaviour
Cassio is weak
That’s why he asks des to ask Othello for Job back
He can’t face Othello “drunkard”
This helps iago convince cassio and des are having an affair
Cassio is charming
Youthful good looks
“Suspected, framed to make a women false” 1,3
Innocent behaviour / well mannered
How is ending ironic
Cassio is replaced as governor at ending of play
Ironic and iago wanted to dislodge Cassio from power but it’s acc lead him to gaining even high role
