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How is Cassio’s characterization of Iago as “kind and honest” ironic?

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What is ironic about Cassio's statement, "I never knew a Florentine more kind and honest?" Cassio believes that Iago is kind and honest even though he is the one who got him fired and is manipulating him. ... This gives Cassio and Desdemona the opportunity to meet so Cassio can get his job back.

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