Cassio — Othello Character Profile

About Cassio

Referenced by Iago as the alleged lover Desdemona supposedly betrayed Othello with, serving as the focal point of Iago's deception.

Character Facts

Played by

David Yelland

Appears in

Othello (1981)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (3)

• Cassio — Conflict Suspected Adulterer — Othello (Anthony Hopkins)

  Cassio is falsely positioned as the romantic threat to Othello's marriage.

• Cassio — Romantic False Accused Lover — Desdemona (Penelope Wilton)

  Iago fabricates a romantic betrayal to destabilize Othello's marriage.

• Cassio — Conflict Manipulated Pawn — Iago (Bob Hoskins)

  Iago uses Cassio as a fabricated rival to poison Othello's trust.

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