Othello - Cassio and Bianca

Question 1

Cassio

Answer 1

Values position as a solider, clear respect for Othello
- “Valiant Othello”
- “Dear General” / “He had a good heart”
Concerned with masculine reputation
- “Reputation, reputation, reputation”
- Dost thou prate, rogue?”
- “She gives it out that you will marry her” / “I marry her! What! A customer!”

Question 2

Bianca

Answer 2

Devotion to Cassio
“Sweet, sweet Cassio”
“If you’ll come to supper tonight, you may”
Degradation of character due to her position as an unmarried woman
“strumpet” / “this is the fruit of whoring” / “trash”
“sells her body”

Question 3

Relationship

Answer 3

Exposes the distinction between the public and private spheres
“She hangs and lolls and weeps upon me” / “What do you mean by this haunting of me?” / “My most fair Bianca” / “sweet love”
Bianca’s acceptance reveals the position of acceptance women were forced to take
“I must be circumstanced”