Violence in Shakespeare's OthelloIn William Shakespeare's Othello, violence can be found in several different ways. Violence can be expressed physically, mentally and verbally. This tragic play shows how jealousy and envy can dominate a person's mind and cause them to wreak havoc on others. Not only does this story give many different examples of violence, but it shows how mental violence can promote physical violence, and continues in this cycle. The mind favors the physical, which ultimately leads back to the mind. All the violence in this story revolves around Iago's deception. Iago has a built-up rage because he feels that he did not get the recognition he deserved from Othello when he was not made lieutenant and Cassio was. The first obvious form of physical violence that occurred was when Cassio, recently made lieutenant, fought Roderigo in act two, scene three. Iago persuaded Cassio to drink even though he didn't want to. Cassio's drunkenness caused him to act differently and fight with Roderigo. Cassio says: “A valet teaches me my duty! I'll Beat the Jack in a Bottle Twiggen (p. 48). » At this point, he hits Roderigo much to Governor Montano's dismay. Montano tries to stop Cassio from inflicting further pain on Roderigo, but Cassio says, “Let me go, sir; or I will throw you over the mazzard (p. 48). » Montano lets Cassio go and at this point he and Roderigo fight. This fight ultimately leads to Cassio's dismissal as Othello's lieutenant. This example specifically shows how Iago's manipulation drives Cassio to mental insanity and makes him physically violent. The above situation leaves an opening for Iago to carry out his vital plan to bring down Othello through Desdemona. Cassio was mentally destroyed and told Iago that his reputation was ruined. Iago told him that he could regain his rank thanks to Desdemona and return to Othello's good side. “Confess freely to her, importune her help to put you in your place (p. 54).” After Cassio speaks to Desdemona, Iago will speak with Othello and make him think about his wife's trust. In act three, scene three, Iago speaks to Othello and warns him to watch out for Cassio and Desdemona. Othello asks Iago if it was just Cassio who left after speaking with his wife..