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Initially

Finally

Initially, Cassio is portrayed as a very noble and respected man. Cassio is very loyal to Othello, although Cassio has never been in war, he still proves to be a good and loyal lieutenant.

Cassio gets wounded by Iago in the final scenes of Othello, when he finds out that Othello had given the consent to kill him, he responds with "Dear general, I never gave you cause." (Act 5, scene 2. pg. 140.)

Although Cassio could have been killed he still responds respectfully, and understands the web that caught Othello. Through out all the conflicts Cassio maintains his honorable outlook and gains his lost reputation back.

Cassio is a very humble and respectful character. This is evident when Cassio speaks about Desdemona with great grace to Montano. He says "He hath achiev'd a maid that pargons description and wild fame; One that excels the quirks of blazoning pens and in th'essential vesture of creation does tire the ingener" (Act 2, Scene 1, pg 32.)

In the end all works out for Cassio, he becomes the ruler of Cyprus, and his reputation is once again retrieved.

By being an honest, loyal man Cassio overcomes all obstacles placed in his way and continues to be the man he was at the beginning of Othello.

His good and pure intentions are proven once again as he greets Emilia. Cassio says to Iago as he kisses Emila on the cheek "Let it not gall your patience, good Iago, that I extend my manners. 'Tis my breeding that gives me this bold show of courtesy" (Act 2, Scene 1, Pg 33.)

Cassio makes sure that Iago knows that he does this out of courtesy and not because he loves Emilia, he makes it clear that he was just brought up that way.

Despite the plot against Cassio he continues to say "This did I fear, but thought he had no weapon, for he was great of heart." (Act 5 Scene 2. pg. 142)

This again shows his honorable and respectful character. Although he had never fought in war he maintained his oaths to Othello off the battlefield

Micheal Cassio

Behind the name

The name Micheal is of biblical origin, it translates to "who is like god". In the play Othello, Cassio is a religious man who thinks highly of god. This is evident when Cassio says "O, let the heavens Give him defense against the elements, For I have lost him on a dangerous sea." (Act 2, Scene 1, pg 31). Cassio believes in being truly honest and noble in order to hold his place in the afterlife.

Character Study of Cassio

By: Jasmine and Henry

In the tragic play Othello, Shakespeare creates many complex and dynamic characters. Micheal Cassio is Othello's noble lieutenant. He is an honorable man from Florence. Shakespeare describes Cassio's character to have a weakness for women and drink.

Conficts

Cassio's main antagonist is Iago. Iago's

greatest weapon to bring suspicion onto

Cassio is Desdemona's hankerchief.

Motivation

"He takes her by the palm. Ay, well said, whisper. With as little as a web as this will I ensnare as great a fly as Cassio."

Cassio knows that when intoxicated, his actions are unpredictable and rash, but through Iago's persuasion and the groups peer pressure he falls prey to his demons.

Because of his outburst, Othello denounces him as his lieutenant leaving him feeling hurt and betrayed.

Iago is saying that with something that seems as insignificant as a hankerchief, it will be all he needs to drag Cassio further into his web of interconnecting lies.

Cassio wants nothing more than to be a loyal lieutenant to Othello, and a good reputation. We see his loyalty to Othello when he personally sees that Iago follows orders about keeping watch on the celebrations.

He says " Iago hath direction on what to do; butwithstanding with my personal eye will I look to't" (Act 2, scene 3, Pg 42.)

Cassio's loyalty and need for his reputation is again shown when he wakes the newly weds with music, even after he is stripped of his duties.

"Masters, play here; I will content your pains" (Act 3, scene 1, pg 57)

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