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Why should Cassio come before Iago in this quote: The Lieutenant is to be saved before the Ancient? (III.II.18)

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Asked by Jocelyne F #982489 on 5/13/2020 4:10 PM

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 5/13/2020 4:13 PM

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Answered by jill d #170087 on 5/13/2020 4:13 PM

Cassio says this because Iago is his superior, thus, Iago should not die (as a result of war) before his ensign.

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