Cassio’s culture celebrates affection- to be exploited
‘’Tis my breeding that gives me this bold show of courtesy.’
Respectful praise of Desdemona
‘An inviting eye—and yet methinks right modest’
Vulnerability to be exploited by Iago
‘I have very poor and unhappy brains for drinking.’
value of honour and position lost unwillingly
‘Oh, I have lost my reputation! I have lost the immortal part of myself and what remains is bestial’