Act 1 Scene 1 Flashcards
Summary
Iago tells Roderigo of his hatred for Othello. At Iago’s suggestion, he and Roderigo, a former suitor to Desdemona, awake Desdemona’s father to tell him that Desdemona has eloped with Othello.
Symbolism of Venice
Civilisation
Order
Catholic culture
What does animal imagery symbolise
- Underscores Othello’s ‘otherness’
- Highlighting social and racial tensions
Derogatory word Iago used to describe Cassio
- Arithmetician
- Spinster
” I follow him…
to serve my turn upon him” (Iago) Being honest with the audience; action is already beginning to plot Othello’s downfall from the beginning
” I am not…
what i am” (Iago)
Paradox represents his deceptiveness and power
“Poison…
his delight” (Iago) poison imagery to represent his plan to infect Othello’s ear and infect his mind.
“An old black…
ram” (Iago) Animal imagery being derogatory towards Othello
Meritocracy
A system, organisation or society in which people are chosen and moved into positions of success, power and influence.
Duplicitous
Deceitful
Prejudiced
Preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience.
Debased value system
A debased value system refers to a set of moral, ethical, or cultural values that have deteriorated or declined from a more respected or esteemed state.
