... "good Iago" to go and unload his things; ironically he fully trusts this villain. When the newlyweds have departed and the onlookers have drifted away, Iago draws near Roderigo ... in the night and suggests in a friendly way that they drink to Othello's health. He plans to get Cassio sufficiently drunk, so that Roderigo can easily pick a quarrel with him. At first, Cassio declines, saying he does not ... character, especially when compared to the strong, proud, self- confident general seen in the opening scenes of the play. Iago hides Othello behind the curtain and then talks to Cassio a...

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