![]() He views him as gullible and Is still angry that Cassio was promoted as opposed to him. Men weren't expected to be emotional in that society and Iago uses this to manipulate him.įocus on Iago's Soliloquy what reasons does he give for wanting revenge against Othello? Roderigo is distraught after seeing everything work out between Othello and Desdemona and Iago convinces him too keep going by telling him he is being to emotional and that he could fix everything if Roderigo pays him. Why is Roderigo so Distruaght and how and why does Iago convince him to keep going? He also calls Iago 'honest' which is ironic since he is betraying Iago. He says 'my life upon her faith' this is foreshadowing because when he looses faith in her it ends in death. What is Ironic about Othello's retort and his subsequent description of Iago? It stands out to the audience as the last line doesn't rhyme showing he wants them to get back on track with the court trial. What is significant about the rhyming couplet used by Brabantio ? 'your son in law is far more fair than black' What praise (though simultaneously racist comment)does the duke offer Othello? She persuades them to let her go with Othello to Cyprus. The first stage direction in Act 1 Scene 3 is ‘set at a table with lights’.These candle lights are an indication that it is night time because during Shakespeare’s time his plays were all preformed live on stage during the day and the only way to indicate to the audience that it was night was to display a candle to show the absence of light. They listen to Desdemona because Othello has requested them too and both her father and husband are of high status. Why do the senators listen to Desdemona and what does she persuade them to do? He also mentioned 'men whose head do grow beneath their shoulders.' Which we know not to be true. Desdemona tries convincing Othello on accepting Cassio back into his official role. Act 2, Scene 1: A Sea-port in Cyprus.An open place near the quay. Iago enters with Othello and tries to make him notice Cassio going away after meeting Desdemona. You can buy the Arden text of this play from the online bookstore: Othello (Arden Shakespeare: Third Series) Entire play in one page. Desdemona believing in her husband’s goodness assures Cassio regarding his problem. He tells stories of a world unfamiliar to Venetians. Scene 3 Desdemona, Cassio and Emilia are talking in the garden of the castle. What stories does Othello tell in his speech to the senate? Women could speak in court but for a man in such a high position to get a woman to speak on his behalf it makes him appear vulnerable. In a patriarchal society this would have been viewed as quite shocking. What is startling about Othello's decision to let Desdemona speak on his behalf? He says he can't speak well but then speaks eloquently. What is Ironic about Othello's Claim 'rude am I in my speech'.? Racist society even Desdemona refers to him as a moor. What do we learn about views towards foreigners/moors? How does Brabantio speak of his daughter? 'I think this tale would win my daughter too' How does the Duke and senators speak of Othello? ![]()
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