Act 1, Scene 2 Quotes

Question 1

How does Othello show personal pride?

Answer 1

‘I fetch my life and being/

From men of royal siege’

Question 2

How does Othello show tenderness towards Desdemona.

Contrasts to what Iago says.

Answer 2

‘I love the gentle Desdemona’

Question 3

How does othello show he is calm and confident.

Contrasts to what Iago is.

Answer 3

‘My parts, my title and my perfect soul/

Shall manifest me rightly.’

Question 4

How does Othello appear to not be violent?

Answer 4

‘Keep up your bright swords, for the dew will rust them.’