Iago suggests that Desdemona and woman in general are in constant need of having multiple relationships. He views it as impossible for her to be faithful
Iago lacks respect for women
Iago lacks respect for woman and carries this opinion with his own wife Emilia, she genuinely loves and wants to please him.
Cassio and Desdemona
Cassio has always been courteous towards Desdemona. Iago uses this friendship against them. Iago is observant to sees this as an opportunity for exploitation
‘The riches of the ship have come to shore’ ‘hail to thee lady’
Cassio is courteous towards Desdemona. Later he takes her by the hand. His treatment of Emilia is also similar
‘Breeding’ ‘good manner’
Cassio is proud of his treatment of women in contrast be being ‘profane’ like Iago
‘Have our Michael Cassio at the hip’
Iago abuses Cassio’s ‘courtesy’. This makes Iago’s predatory behaviour clear
