After being publicly rebuked and stripped of his position as lieutenant, Cassio is shocked and embarrassed. Iago recognizes that Cassio is devastated over the loss of his reputation and his friend Othello, and decides to use this intense emotion against him. Iago approaches Cassio and fervently asks, “What, are you hurt, Lieutenant? (2.3).” Showing frantic concern for Cassio and allaying his fears, Iago portrays himself as a friend and ally; However, by addressing Cassio as "lieutenant", the position Cassio no longer holds, Iago taunts Cassio with his loss, thus making him more emotional. As a friend would, Iago continues to advise Cassio to "confess [himself] freely to [Desdemona]" and "Import her help to put [him] in [his] place (2.3)." Iago suggests that, being an emotional woman, Desdemona would be better suited to heed Cassio's plea than Othello. Although Iago is manipulating Cassio as part of his revenge, the action of offering help makes him seem as if he empathizes with Cassio. Because Cassio's interaction with Desdemona is critical 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 states: "I protest, in the sincerity of love and honest kindness (2.3)." With the phrase “I protest” Iago appears altruistic for 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 "love and honest kindness" to atone for the hatred Cassius is feeling, thus appearing to assuage his hurt feelings. Iago displays pathos by accentuating Cassio's emotions and employing his sincere sympathy to dictate the desired response from Cassio.