<P> Bianca is a fictional character in William Shakespeare 's Othello ( c. 1601 -- 1604 ) . She is Cassio 's jealous lover . Despite her brief appearance on stage , Bianca plays a significant role in the progress of Iago 's scheme to incite Othello 's jealousy of Cassio . Bianca is traditionally regarded as a courtesan , although this occupation is not specifically designated in the drama . The character was occasionally cut from performances in the 19th century on moral grounds . Bianca is not to be confused with Bianca Minola in Shakespeare 's The Taming of the Shrew . </P>
<P> Bianca is a fictional character in William Shakespeare 's Othello ( c. 1601 -- 1604 ) . She is Cassio 's jealous lover . Despite her brief appearance on stage , Bianca plays a significant role in the progress of Iago 's scheme to incite Othello 's jealousy of Cassio . Bianca is traditionally regarded as a courtesan , although this occupation is not specifically designated in the drama . The character was occasionally cut from performances in the 19th century on moral grounds . Bianca is not to be confused with Bianca Minola in Shakespeare 's The Taming of the Shrew . </P>
who is bianca and what role does she play in iago 's scheme
who is bianca and what role does she play in iago 's scheme
a fictional character in William Shakespeare 's Othello incite Othello 's jealousy of Cassio
a fictional character in William Shakespeare 's Othello incite Othello 's jealousy of Cassio