Cassio KQ

Question 1

He hath achieved a maid / That paragons description and wild fame.”

Answer 1

Act 2 scene 1

Cassio praises Desdemona’s beauty and virtue. His idealised language sets up a contrast between Cassio’s chivalric admiration and Othello’s eventual mistrust.

Question 2

“Our captains captain”

Answer 2

act 2 scene 1

Question 3

“Not tonight, good Iago; I have very poor and unhappy / brains for drinking

Answer 3

Act 2 scene 3

Shows Cassio is aware of his low tollerance and his negative reaction to alcohol. Iago pressures Cassio to drink, knowing he will become wild and rageful under the influence

Question 4

“Reputation, reputation, reputation! O, I have lost my reputation!”

Answer 4

Act 2 scene 2

Question 5

“Go to, woman!
Throw your vile guesses in the devil’s teeth”

Answer 5

Act 3 scene 4

Cassio’s rude comment to Bianca shows how social status can influence behavior, contrasting his respectful attitude towards Desdemona and highlighting the impact of gender roles in relationships.

Question 6

Alas, poor caitiff!

Answer 6

Act 4 scene 1
Cassio calling Bianca a wretch
Shows a new side to him as a character
He see’s Bianca as inferior due to life and profession.
Pins him with the rest of men in Venice.

Question 7

I am maimed forever. Help, ho! Murder, Murder!

Answer 7

Act 5 scene 1