Question

10. True or False: Iago wanted Roderigo to anger Cassio. He thought this would show that Cassio was undisciplined and then he would be relieved of his duty. This would allow Roderigo a better chance of getting Desdemona, since Othello and Desdemona would have to stay longer until a replacement for Cassio could be found. A. True. B. False.

Answer 1

Answer:

TRUE.

Explanation:

This question is about the play "Othello", by William Shakespeare. In the play, the main character Othello is manipulated by his ensign, Iago. Iago is the archetype of the jealous, envious character. He can't stand Othello's happiness with his wife, Desdemona, as well as Cassio's promotion to lieutenant - it seems that Iago wanted that promotion for himself. Among the several plans Iago concocts, one of them is for Roderigo - a jealous suitor of Desdemona's - to anger Cassio. He wants Cassio to be seen as undisciplined by Othello, so that he would lose his position, being relieved of his duty. Othello and Desdemona, while trying to find a replacement for Cassio, wouldn't leave. That would give Roderigo plenty of opportunities to get Desdemona.