Reputation in Othello

"Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are." John Wooden

When reputation as discussed I couldn't help but remember this quote that was used consistently by my basketball coach in high school. He was always talk about how our character is really important and our reputation was insignificant. Our actions would make or break other peoples view of the team. However, Cassio realizes that even if he does have good character his reputation as a drinker effects his life by making him lose his job position. He sees his self and reputation as the same. Also, Iago has bad characteristics but his reputation as honest hinders people from seeing his true self. He does not thing that reputation is important and that can be seen in the John Wooden quote. It makes me question if reputation is important or not important depending on the situation. In basketball the teams reputation as less important than it was for Cassie whose job was his identity.