Act 2 Scenes 2 and 3 Questins

What are the narrative purpose of Scene 2?

The narrative purpose of Scene 2 is functional because it advances the plot. It does this by have a character who is a Herald announce that the Ottomans have drown at see so their will be no more an it sets up the next setting which is a party to celebrate no war and Othello and Desdemona's nuptials.

In the opening section of scene 3 between Othello and Cassio how is dramatic irony explored?

In the opening scene of season 3 dramatic irony is explored by Othello's telling Cassio of his trust in Iago: : "Iago is most honest."(2.3.7). This is ironic because the man who he loves and and trusts and believes does the same towards tings says stuff like "I hate the Moor," and he tells the audience blatantly that he is devious and puts on an honest facade with others:"I am not what I am."


Contrast Iago and Cassio's views of Desdemona making note of the language they both use?

Iago and Cassio have very different views when it comes to Desdemona. Cassio is more respectable towards her saying things like "She is the most esquisit lady," ( 2.3.17) and that she is very modest about her looks despite her being beautiful (1.3.22). Iago on the other hand describes her in a disrespectful way as if she is a harlot, saying things like she likes to sleep around: "I'll warrant her full of game,"(2.3.18)

What strategies does Iago employ to convince Cassio to drink? 

In Act 2 scene 3 Iago convinces Cassio to drink and get himself in trouble. He does this by being acting in a friendly way towards him and being jovial with Cassio: " What, man!."(2.3.37). Iago also says "but one cup,"(2.3.32) what saying just have one and it will be find. Iago also uses peer pressure to get him to drink with him by saying the gentlemen even want you to do it (3.2.32)

How does Iago show concern for Cassio while also ruining his reputation? 

Iago when talking to Montano says that even though Cassio is his friend he is telling Montano about his drunkenness out of concern. So while it looks like Iago is being a good friend to Cassio by showing concern for him but telling lies about him at the same time.

How does Iago also call Othello's judgement in to question

When talking to Montano Iago brinks up  Cassio being a drunk and he wonders aloud why Othello was trusting a drunk: " I fear the trust Othello puts in him."(2.3.113)

Cassio's fight scene notes: 

-after Cassio get stripped of his title he cry out about how he has lost his reputation which is the immortal part of him. Iago compares his cries to those of a man who sustained an wound which shows that reputation is as valuable if not more than your life.
-The devil is used by Cassio to discribe all thing that are bad and that tempt man such as alchol and anger.
-Iago when talking to Montano uses words such as caring to show that he is a "good man," but yet spews pitch over Cassio's reputation branding him a drunk
- This section reveals Othello as a good leader who trys to keep control of things
-This section reveals Cassio of a man who changes from a polite gentle men into some angery man when he drinks. He also values his reputation.
- This section we learn Iago is good at making himself look good while bringing down otheres at the same time.
- Othello made the right decision because when your at war you need a lieutanat you can trust to do his job and not cause choas like Cassio did. Othello said even though he loved Cassio he had to take away his title.