Cassio

Question 1

Tis my breeding that gives me this bold show of courtesy

Answer 1

Cassio is of a flirtatious and confident nature, he is different to the Venetians

Question 2

An inviting eye.. and yet me thinks right modest

Answer 2

Cassio has respect for Des, a high class woman (but not Bianca), also shows strength he had before Iago’s manipulation

Question 3

O let the heavens give him defence against the elements, for I have lost him on a dangerous sea

Answer 3

Use of hyperbolic language to show great admiration for Othello and his melodramatic nature

Question 4

I have poor and unhappy brains for drinking

Answer 4

Cassio offers Iago his weakness, shows his trust and Iago’s cruelty

Question 5

Zounds! You rogue, you rascal!

Answer 5

Drunk Cassio is a stark contrast to when sober, showing the easy transformation/facade

Question 6

I love thee but never more be officer of mine

Answer 6

Cassio represents high class and culture, in firing him Othello abandons this for Iago’s direction - first evidence of his effects

Question 7

Reputation, reputation, reputation!

Answer 7

Cassio’s fatal weakness is his obsession with acceptance and title, this becomes clear to Iago so he can manipulate it

Question 8

I have lost the immortal part of myself, and what remains is bestial

Answer 8

Cassio believes he is just an animal without his title, shows how important class was and being remembered

Question 9

He hath achieved a maid that paragons description and wild frame

Answer 9

Cassio objectifies Des and sees her as a prize, begins his theme of misogyny

Question 10

The riches of the ship is come on shore!

Answer 10

Cassio is emphatic in his admiration of Des, inspires Iago early and shows his culture

Question 11

Oh thou invisible spirit of wine, if thou hast no name to be known by, let us call the devil

Answer 11

In cursing alcohol as the devil, Cassio aligns Iago with the devil/evil

Question 12

Oh God that men should put an enemy in their mouths to steal away their brains.! that we should.. transform ourselves into beasts

Answer 12

Cassio curses his drunkenness, calls Iago then enemy, and personifies himself as an animal (bestial)

Question 13

I do beseech you that by your virtuous means I may exist

Answer 13

Cassio asks for Des’ help in getting his job back, likens having his reputation to having existence

Question 14

I do attend here on the general, i think it no addition, nor my wish, to have him see me woman’d

Answer 14

Cassio dismisses Bianca as she threatens his reputation with Othello, commitment to women is seen as weakness

Question 15

I marry her! What? A customer!

Answer 15

Cassio’s scornful disrespect for Bianca shows his misogyny and carelessness

Question 16

He was great at heart

Answer 16

Even after Othello’s murder of Des Cassio cannot help but admire him