Act 1 Flashcards
(1.1) what did Iago says that indicates that he is evil
“I am not what I am” biblical allusion to contrast when Moses seen god as a flaming bush
(1.1) how did Iago show racism towards Othello and Desdemona using animal imagery
Othello “old black ram”
Desdem. “White ewe”
How does Branantio react when hearing of Desdemona’s marriage?
“O treason of the blood!”
What does Brabantio suggest Othello’s done to Desdemona?
Witchcraft
(Serious as James I was a big believer in Demons and Witches)
(1.1) what does Rodrigo compare Desdemonas and Othellos relationship to?
“The gross clasps of a lascivious Moor”
(1.2) how does first appear as?
Calm and tranquil
(1.2)What does Othello say when Branantio and Rodrigo draw swords?
“Keep up your bright swords for dew will rust them”
(1.2) what does Branantio confront Othello about?
He’s a thief - “stowed my daughter”
A witch - “thou hast enchanted her”
Cursed her “chains of magic”
(1.2) what does Brabantio say that’s racist towards Othello?
“Sooty bosom”
Refers to his skin being charred and dark
(1.3)How does Brabantio see Desdemona?
“Dead?
Ay, to me”
(1.3) How does Othello defend himself?
Proud and confident
“I won his daughter”
(1.3)How does Othello win Desdemona?
“My story being done,
She gave me for my pains a world of sighs”
(1.3)How does Brabantio foreshadow his death?
“Destruction on my head”
(1.3)How does Desdemona talk to her father?
With respect
“My noble father,
I do perceive here a divided duty”
(1.3)What is Brabantios last line?
“She has deceived her father and may thee”
