Your Loyal Lieutenant Speaking

First day as lieutenant

My recent promotion to Lieutenant has increased my responsibilities and influence immensely.  This promotion makes me proud to have the opportunity to serve my Venetians in out perilous, war torn times and help our great leader Othello.  Since being Lieutenant will provide access to privileged knowledge that I feel should be made known to everyone, I have created Cassio’s Corner.  I hope many people will view my entries that will address Venetian political issues. 

To begin, my master, Othello, has recently eloped with the lovely Desdemona.  This has created great outrage in Desdemona’s father, Brabantio.  This irrational rage was seen when he explained to Othello and our crew, “That thou hast practiced on her with foul charms, / Abused her delicate youth with drugs or minerals / That weaken motion” (1. 2. 73-75).  Brabantio seems to be fixated on racist views and cannot come to view the great Othello as a military hero who has done amazing things to protect this nation and its colonies.    The thought that Othello used magical spells or drugs to force Desdemona to fall in love with him is absurd.  Brabantio forcefully confronted Othello, Iago, Roderigo, some officers, and me demanding answers regarding the whereabouts of his daughter.  We were appalled by his fury and curious as to how he knew his daughter had eloped with Othello.             

Othello later spoke to me about the incident where Desdemona courageously professed her love for Othello to her devastated father.  Othello was ecstatic to have such strong support from her and to see her have the courage to stand up to her father.  I am happy to see my master and his lady share true love and not worry what others may think.  This will be my last entry to Cassio’s Corner before I leave for the island of Cyprus with the Moor.  I will provide an update as soon as I become settled in Cyprus.  Good day.