Othello

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   Iago continues to build Othello's jealousy through use of Cassio.  For example, when Iago and Cassio speak about Bianca, Iago leads Othello to believe they were speaking about Desdemona, so Othello is further angered by hearing Cassio speak negatively about "Desdemona" (really Bianca).  Another example is when Iago tells Othello that he should believe that Desdemona has slept with Cassio when he says that Cassio has lain "...with her, on her; what you will.”  Othello has become so enraged that he strikes Desdemona for no apparent reason.  His complete fall has nearly taken place when Iago tells him that he should strangle her in her bed.

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