One of the recurring themes in Shakespeare’s play Othello is the question of loyalty. Iago’s manipulation of Cassio is an example of how a man’s loyalty is tested when it comes to women. Cassio is no exception. He is suspicious of women who have too much power over him, and his jealousy of Bianca’s influence is a clear indication of that.

Desdemona’s loyalty to Othello

The loyalties of Othello and Desdemona are questioned throughout the play. Desdemona has had a privileged life as the daughter of a governor. Despite her social sophistication, she is still a child at heart. Her innocence contrasts with the other characters in the play, who are pragmatists. Desdemona’s fidelity to Othello and cassio are ultimately tested when the play begins.

Othello’s mistrust and apprehension of Desdemona’s loyalty is fueled by Iago’s manipulation of the situation. Othello is convinced that Cassio and Desdemona are having an affair, and he convinces himself through his believable words. He states that the only way to judge what he sees is to make it happen.

Desdemona’s loyalty to Cassio

When her husband, Othello, is murdered, Desdemona tries to comfort Cassio by telling him that she will reconcile with Othello. However, her words evoke jealousy in Othello. This quote from Othello shows dramatic irony, as Desdemona thinks she is being helpful by reassuring Cassio. She does not realize, however, that she is falling into an Iago trap.

Despite the implications of their relationship, Cassio is still faithful to Othello, despite the consequences. His desire for Desdemona and his romantic life story tempts him. She also admires his courage and status. In contrast, Iago is enticed by the prestige of his rank as lieutenant, which he earns by tricking Othello. Then, Othello’s jealousy causes him to lash out at Desdemona.

Iago’s manipulation of Cassio

In the play, Iago manipulates Cassio to get his way. He convinces Roderigo to fight with Cassio, and then watches Cassio get into a brawl. After the fight, Iago tells Othello about it and suggests that Cassio ask Desdemona to intervene on his behalf. Iago manipulates Cassio into drinking, knowing that his vulnerability is drunken anger. This manipulation is successful and ultimately leads Cassio into an act that will make him look foolish.

Iago also manipulates the other characters in the play. He preys on other characters’ doubts and uses them to his own advantage. When he implies to Othello that Desdemona is having an affair with Cassio, he does so in such a way that Othello is more likely to believe him. He exploits the fatal flaws of his victims and makes them believe him.

Iago’s suspicion of Cassio

Iago’s suspicion of Cassio comes from his own feelings for the man. He has witnessed Cassio fighting with Roderigo, and he has a strong fear that Othello may put too much trust in him. So he wants Roderigo to kill him in order to keep Desdemona in Cyprus. He also fears that Cassio’s ambition for a relationship with Desdemona will drive him away.

The scene where Othello first meets Cassio is particularly dramatic. When Othello arrives in Venice, Iago has already contacted Desdemona and is attempting to impress her. Cassio is in a good position to win her heart because he is young and handsome, two qualities that Desdemona values. But, when Cassio arrives home, Iago tries to get Othello to believe him. He tells him that if he had been a Moor, Desdemona would never have married Othello.

Iago’s plan to get Cassio fired

Iago’s plan to get Cassiuo fired has two main objectives. First, it will make Othello believe there’s something going on, and second, it will make Cassio talk to Desdemona, which will look suspicious to Othello. The plan to get Cassio fired works on both of these fronts. First, Iago wants to protect Cassio from Othello’s suspicions. After all, Cassio’s plan to get Othello fired has already worked in the past.

His plan involves getting Cassio drunk and then provoking a fight. He tries to convince Roderigo that Cassio is drunk and not fit for his job. In order to make him lose his job, he convinces Roderigo that if he gets Cassio drunk, Desdemona will be upset and he’ll get her. Ultimately, he succeeds and gets Cassio fired.