act 1 scene 1 Flashcards
“to love..
the moor” -IAGO
implies his racial view of Othello by referencing him as the moor rather than his name.
“I know..
my price” -IAGO
Where Iago’s jealousy stemmed from-he was not chosen to be the lieutenant, Cassio was.
“Mere prattle…
without practice” -IAGO
Iago conveying his own military experience but dismisses Cassio’s authority.
Has an inflated sense of self importance.
“I follow him to…
serve my turn upon him” -IAGO
First sense of the key theme, duality. Present much more in later scenes
He will seek revenge on Othello, foreshadowing future events.
“I am not…
what I am” -IAGO
Duplicitous. He is not honest and it does not phase him being the villain.
“what a full fortune…
does the thick-lips owe” -RODERIGO
Derogatory language is not an uncommon thing in venetian society nor are racial views. Othello’s name is not mentioned in this scene either, heightening how he is subjected to racism and discrimination”
Also implies that Roderigo believes Desdemona has been seduced by Othello’s wealth rather than actually loving him.
“old black…
ram” IAGO
Iago uses race to stress how it will upset Brabantio.
“your…
daughter” IAGO
Portrays Desdemona as a thing/possession rather than her own individual. Highlights Iago’s view of women in general. Nor is there focus on Desdemona’s or Othello’s feelings, only Brabantio’s.
“O treason of the blood! Fathers’ from hence trust not your daughters’…
minds by what you see them act” BRABANTIO
Brabantio sees this as the ultimate betrayal from Desdemona to him and his bloodline to secretly marry a black man. He states that his daughter is to no longer be trusted, and that she’s made a grave mistake.
“Is there not…
charms” BRABANTIO
Believed that Desdemona could never fall for Othello without being under some kind of spell. 17th century was also very focused on the idea of witches and witchcraft.
