Act 1, Scene 2 - Key Events Flashcards
How does the scene begin? How does Iago deceive him?
First presentation of Othello
He supports Othello, despite kicking off the drama
What does Cassio tell Othello? Who is at war?
The state need him
Turks are invading Cyprus
What does Brabantio allege Othello of? What does he call for?
Seducing Desdemona with magic
His arrest
How does Othello remain around Brabantio? What does Othello believe about the state?
Calm
They will approve of the marriage
What does Iago seamlessly switch from? What does Iago state he wants to do to Roderigo?
Incensing Roderigo to supporting Othello
He could hit him “under the ribs”
How does Othello reply to Iago’s violent statement? How does this establish his character?
“Tis better as it is”
Composed
What new does Cassio deliver to Othello? What does this present to the audience?
Othello has been “hotly called for” “on the instant”
How he is respected
How does Brabantio brand Othello? How does he describe what Othello has done to Desdemona?
“Foul thief”
He has “stowed/abused/enchanted” his “delicate” daughter
How does Brabantio accuse Othello of obtaining Desdemona’s hand in marriage?
Using “drugs or minerals that weakens motion”
What does Brabantio constantly refer to with Othello? What does he lament about Desdemona?
“Otherness”
She has “shunned the wealthy curling darlings of our nation” for Othello’s “sooty bosom”
What do “arts inhibited in/out of warrant” imply about Brabantio’s beliefs? How does he make assumptions on Othello?
Othello has used voodoo or black magic
Common prejudices
What does Brabantio suggest at the end of the scene?
The marriage will lead to wider society consequences
“If such actions may have passage free/Bondslaves and pagans shall our statesmen be”
