Question

When Iago learns that his plan to influence Cassio’s feelings about Desdemona has failed, what does he try to do? Analyze Iago’s speech and explain Iago’s purpose in his actions. IAGO: If I can fasten but one cup upon him, With that which he hath drunk tonight already, He’ll be as full of quarrel and offense As my young mistress’ dog. Now my sick fool Roderigo, Whom love hath turn’d almost the wrong side out, To Desdemona hath tonight caroused Potations pottledeep;8 and he’s to watch: Three lads of Cyprus, noble swelling spirits, That hold their honors in a wary distance,9 The very elements of this warlike isle, Have I tonight fluster’d with flowing cups, And they watch too. Now, ‘mongst this flock of drunkards, Am I to put our Cassio in some action10 That may offend the isle. But here they come: If consequence11 do but approve12 my dream,13 My boat sails freely, both with wind and stream. (Act II, Scene III, lines 42 – 58)

Answer 1

Answer:

According to Iago's speech, we can conclude that when he finds out that his plan to influence Cassio's feelings about Desdemona has failed, he plans to get Cassio drunk and cause a racket in the city, so he can be removed from the lieutenant.

Explanation:

The question above is about "Othelo" the play written by shakespeare that deals with themes like racism, judgment by appearances, revenge and envy. In the plot Othelo who is a black boy who marries Desdemona a white girl. The marriage was allowed because it had already been consummated, which made Othelo a noble and influential man and aroused the envy of many men, including Iago.

Iago pretends to be friends with Othelo, but wants to destroy him, also wants to destroy Cassio, a real friend of Othelo, who is promoted to the position of Lieutenant.

Iago tries to create feelings between Cassio and Desdemona, so that Othelo removes him from the fearful position. As Iago's plan fails, he decides to get Cassio drunk and create a commotion in the city, so Cassio loses his job.