The Similarities Between Cassio's Personality And Socializing

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Cassio is very similar to dogs when it comes to personality and socializing. First, dogs are very loyal. Cassio is also very loyal because even when he lost his position, he was depressed for betraying Othello not for losing his position. Another similarity is that they are both very sociable. Many dogs tend to play with people they have not known that long. Lastly, both dogs and Cassio have an odd way of greeting. Dogs may greet by licking, jumping on top, wagging tail, and so forth. Cassio greets by kneeling, kissing a woman’s hand or lips, or through many odd compliments. Both of their ways are really peculiar and are not common.

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