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'''How does a minor character add to, or develop our understanding of Othello? (Cassio)'''

Othello’s words reflect his power, skills and experience. Even his warnings to others are almost poetic. Whereas Cassio speaks clumsily of “beating” and “knocking”, Othello is metaphorical and euphemistic, talking of “sinking” in rebuke, and holding your soul “light,” instead of openly threatening people with death. Cassio acts as a contrast to Othello, and shows us just how powerful he really is.