In Othello, reputation is one of the play's most under-riding themes. ... Though clearly a good person from the heart, because of Cassio's persuasion of reputation and honor, he is undone by his own flaws. ... Iago uses Cassio's flaw to his advantage and persuades Cassio even more by falsely offering his hand in help, giving him advice to talk to Desdemona. ... //OTHELLO - Good, good! ... Othello never saw if Desdemona really did commit adultery or not. ...

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