After being publicly reprimanded and stripped of his position as lieutenant, Cassio is distraught and embarrassed. Iago recognizes that Cassio is gutted from the loss of his reputation and that of his friend Othello, and decides to use this heightened emotion against him. Iago approaches Cassio, asking him earnestly: “What, are you hurt, lieutenant?” (2.3).” By showing frantic concern for Cassio and allaying his fears, Iago presents himself as a friend and ally; However, by addressing Cassio as "lieutenant", a position that Cassio no longer holds, Iago mocks Cassio with his loss, thus making him more emotional. As a friend would, Iago continues to advise Cassio to “confess freely to [Desdemona]” and “import her help to put [him] in [his] place (2.3).” Iago suggests that as an emotional woman, Desdemona would be better placed to hear Cassio's plea than Othello. Although Iago manipulates Cassio as part of his revenge, the action of offering help makes him feel like he is sympathizing with Cassio. Because Cassio's interaction with Desdemona is imperative to the success of his plan, Iago depends on Cassio's distraught emotional state to distract himself from his manipulation. Once thanked by Cassio for his help, Iago declares: “I protest, in the sincerity of love and honest kindness (2.3). » With the phrase "I protest", Iago seems altruistic in humbly accepting Cassio's gratitude. Iago attributes his willingness to help to the "sincerity of love and honest kindness" he feels for Cassio. He uses "honest love and kindness" to atone for the hatred Cassio feels, thus seeming to palliate his hurt feelings. Iago demonstrates pathos by accentuating Cassio's emotions and using his insincere sympathy to dictate the desired response from Cassio.