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Cassio functions mainly to move the plot forward by inadvertently becoming a pawn in Iago’s plan. Cassio’s thoughts, feelings, and motivations are rarely revealed, but his character and behavior are significant for creating the conditions under which Iago can enact his plan.
- Cassio
Cassio compliments Desdemona to Iago as the two men praise...
- Emilia
Emilia at first appears to be one of her husband Iago’s...
- Othello
No, calm down. I’m serving under him to take advantage of...
- Desdemona
Desdemona insists to Emilia that Othello is not a jealous...
- Iago
(1.1.) Iago says this line to Roderigo at the start of the...
- Roderigo
While Othello woos Desdemona with his heroic deeds, Roderigo...
- Character List
Cassio. Othello’s lieutenant. Cassio is a young and...
- Jealousy
As Iago makes insinuations about Desdemona’s adultery and...
- Cassio
KEY CHARACTERISTICS. The Reputable Scholar: Shakespeare depicts Cassio as an intelligent, well-educated man. When we first hear of Cassio, we are told he is “a great arithmetician, / [...] a Florentine, / [...] That never set a squadron in the field,” (Act 1 Scene 1).
A young, charming, and handsome soldier, whom Othello promotes to the rank of lieutenant, over the more experienced Iago. Cassio is loyal to Othello and friendly with Desdemona, though he's unkind to the prostitute… read analysis of Michael Cassio. Brabantio. A senator in Venice and Desdemona 's father.
A young, charming, and handsome soldier, whom Othello promotes to the rank of lieutenant, over the more experienced Iago. Cassio is loyal to Othello and friendly with Desdemona, though he's unkind to the prostitute Bianca, who seems to love him.
Emilia. Analysis and discussion of characters in William Shakespeare's Othello.
Cassio. Othello’s lieutenant. Cassio is a young and inexperienced soldier, whose high position is much resented by Iago. Truly devoted to Othello, Cassio is extremely ashamed after being implicated in a drunken brawl on Cyprus and losing his place as lieutenant.
THE BASICS: Plot Synopsis . A Simple Structure in Shakespeare Plays. Characters in Othello. Character Quotes . Major Themes and Motifs. Systems of Oppression in Othello. A Glossary of Terms. Famous Othellos Throughout History. What Makes a Tragedy? THE BARD: Shakespeare's Life as a Play . Shakespeare's England . Why Do We Study Shakespeare?
