Brendan Tuma
Mr. George
World Lit G
02 November 2010
“Well, happiness to their sheets! Come lieutenant, I have a stoup of wine; and here without are a brace of Cyprus gallants that would fain have a measure to the health of black Othello” (2. 3. 30-33).
Here Iago is trying to convince Cassio to have a drink with him. Iago is a villainous character and does not actually wish to share a drink with the man who took the position he wanted. Earlier Iago was talking to Cassio about how beautiful Desdemona is, trying to plant a seed that he should go for her without actually saying that he should. Iago is so set on getting what he wants that he does not seem to care about those around him. He is completely content with ruining Cassio’s life. Once Cassio is drunk Iago sets up brawls with both him and Roderigo and him and Montano. Although there is speculation that Othello may have slept with Iago’s wife, Iago’s only hatred towards Cassio is that he got the lieutenancy that Iago desired. Iago may cost Cassio his lieutenancy by this villainous act.
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