The Possible "Cheater", Cassio.

Iago, that squirrel I talked about last time, has the idea that Cassio is also attracted to Desdemona.  It might just be one of the "Iago" rumors, but it also might be true.  Some quotes like this one
"O behold […] You men of Cyprus, let her have your knees,
Hail to thee lady! And the grace of heaven,
Before, behind thee, and on every hand,
Enwheel thee round. (2.1.8)

That quote, from Cassio, shows his attraction towards Desdemona.  I'm not completely sure if that was just him being a gentleman or if that was for real.  Before that, Iago said he wanted to spread a rumor that Cassio was attracted to Desdemona so Othello would get mad and Iago would get the moor's job. If you read this Shmoop summary of him you might have some of the story spoiled for you, but it has some great content. (Click the picture for the link.)

Cassio in a new version of Othello.

Another Shmoop this one is a timeline of Cassio's role in Othello. P.S. Sorry I couldn't find another funny picture of Cassio. (Click the picture anyway.)

This video shows a great representation of both Cassio and Iago in Act III Scene 3.

 

Desdemona the Woman of Desire... I guess...

As all of you know by reading the title Desdemona is the one to be with in the Shakespearean days. She's the perfect woman, in beauty at least. Of course I am just assuming this because, in the play, she doesn't seem to show much trickery, but this could mean she's more trustworthy then anyone else in this arrangement.  She's not like Iago, that squirrel, and she's not like Roderigo, the desperate one.  In the picture below she is depicted like she is in the play. (I think she is pretty ugly.)

She is the one that is wanted by Roderigo, Othello(husband), and now recently, Cassio, the man that "stole" Iago's job, Lieutenant.  As you can tell she's at the center of the drama. She also ran away from her father for the moor, Othello. Timeline for Desdemona's life in Othello here.  That is a wonderful summary, but it is a large SPOILER ALERT.  

That video is hilariously true and very worth your watching.

Scroll down a bit in this link to find Desdemona's description by sparknotes.

Iago that Squirrel... Deceiving Squirrel.

Iago, as most of you know, is not the guy you want to be friends with. In fact if you were friends with him I would feel terribly sorry for you.  Iago is most definitely a squirrel, in a way.  He is a deceiver at heart and is the foil of Othello, the main character. Iago is no friend of Othello and will, squirrel him, for lack of better words.  He will get under his skin and get that job that he wanted so bad, Lieutenant.  But, of course, he did not get that job, in fact, he got the worst job he could have hoped for, flag-bearer. But, just as he deceived Roderigo, he will deceive Othello.

<--SPOILER ALERT

<-- Love this summary.

Watch out for Iago in this wonderful summary.

5	IAGO Though in the trade of war I have slain men, Yet do I hold it very stuff o' th' conscience To do no contrived murder. I lack iniquity Sometimes to do me service. Nine or ten times I had thought t' have yerked him here under the ribs.	(Act 1, Scene 2, lines 1-30).
	OTHELLO 'Tis better as it is.
10 15	IAGO     Nay, but he prated And spoke such scurvy and provoking terms Against your honor That, with the little godliness I have, I did full hard forbear him. But I pray you, sir, Are you fast married? Be assured of this: That the Magnifico is much beloved And hath in his effect a voice potential As double as the Duke’s. He will divorce you, Or put upon you what restraint and grievance The law (with all his might to enforce it on) Will give him cable.
20 25	OTHELLO     Let him do his spite. My services which I have done the signiory Shall out-tongue his complaints. 'Tis yet to know— Which, when I know that boasting is an honor, I shall promulgate. I fetch my life and being From men of royal siege, and my demerits May speak unbonneted to as proud a fortune As this that I have reached. For know, Iago, But that I love the gentle Desdemona, I would not my unhousèd free condition Put into circumscription and confine For the sea’s worth. But look, what lights come yond?