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1
Q

what has Roderigo been doing?

A

Paying Iago to help him win desdamona over

2
Q

What does roderigo learn?

A

It hasn’t worked as desdamona and othello marry

3
Q

Why does Iago hate othello?

A

As othello promotes Cassio as his lieutenant

4
Q

Why is Iago annoyed at othello for promoting cassio?

A

Cassio has no experience with leading men in battle

5
Q

How does Brabantio react when Iago and roderigo cry thieves?

A

He doesn’t believe roderigo as he thinks he’s just trying to see desdamona

6
Q

When does Brabantio take things seriously?

A

When Iago manipulates him - “the beast with two backs”