The setting
Othello, Desdemona, and the others traveled to Cyprus for military business. The rest of act two goes on there.
“With as little a web as this will I ensnare as great a fly as Cassio”
Important quote from Iago. Out of nothing Iago plans to wreak havoc upon Cassio’s career and life. He was talking about his plans after being told that Cassio was “taking his job”. This plan will result in great damage upon not only Cassio, but to many others.
Iago convinces Cassio that he should go to Desdemona and beg her to help him get his job back, consistently. Which works perfectly to Iago’s advantage because it helps to make Cassio look more guilty.
Pontification
Pontification is when you speak highly of yourself in a way that comes off as pompous. An example of this is when Iago refers to himself as “honest Iago” and when he puts himself on a pedestal above Emilia.
Iago Wants to Get Krunk
Iago convinces Cassio that it would be rude to not drink in celebration of the war’s end. Iago encourages him with cheerful songs about alcohol and a happy attitude.
Drunken Cassio
Cassio is an angry drunk, and Iago knew this. He gets Roderigo to antagonize Cassio, Montano tries to interfere, and Cassio attacks him.
Go Get That Job Back, Honey
Iago suggests to Cassio that he should plead with Dessie, and have her convince Othello to re-hire Cassio.
Just as Planned
The scheme mentioned above will increase Othello’s suspicion towards Desdemona. Iago will use it as a tool to create imaginary situations in Othello’s head about how Cassio and Desdemona are having a secret affair.
Devil/hell References Within Act 2
Cassio believes wine is a tool of the devil to lead men astray.
Iago refers to Cassio as a “devilish knave”.
"Her eye must be fed; and what delight shall she have to look on the devil?" Iago says this to Roderigo, trying to convince him that soon, Desdemona will get tired of Othello, and then he can have her all to himself.
Othello, Desdemona, and the others traveled to Cyprus for military business. The rest of act two goes on there.
“With as little a web as this will I ensnare as great a fly as Cassio”
Important quote from Iago. Out of nothing Iago plans to wreak havoc upon Cassio’s career and life. He was talking about his plans after being told that Cassio was “taking his job”. This plan will result in great damage upon not only Cassio, but to many others.
Iago convinces Cassio that he should go to Desdemona and beg her to help him get his job back, consistently. Which works perfectly to Iago’s advantage because it helps to make Cassio look more guilty.
Pontification
Pontification is when you speak highly of yourself in a way that comes off as pompous. An example of this is when Iago refers to himself as “honest Iago” and when he puts himself on a pedestal above Emilia.
Iago Wants to Get Krunk
Iago convinces Cassio that it would be rude to not drink in celebration of the war’s end. Iago encourages him with cheerful songs about alcohol and a happy attitude.
Drunken Cassio
Cassio is an angry drunk, and Iago knew this. He gets Roderigo to antagonize Cassio, Montano tries to interfere, and Cassio attacks him.
Go Get That Job Back, Honey
Iago suggests to Cassio that he should plead with Dessie, and have her convince Othello to re-hire Cassio.
Just as Planned
The scheme mentioned above will increase Othello’s suspicion towards Desdemona. Iago will use it as a tool to create imaginary situations in Othello’s head about how Cassio and Desdemona are having a secret affair.
Devil/hell References Within Act 2
Cassio believes wine is a tool of the devil to lead men astray.
Iago refers to Cassio as a “devilish knave”.
"Her eye must be fed; and what delight shall she have to look on the devil?" Iago says this to Roderigo, trying to convince him that soon, Desdemona will get tired of Othello, and then he can have her all to himself.