Act 1 Scene 3 Flashcards
Act 1 Scene 3 summary
Othello defends his love for Desdemona to the duke and the senators, who allows him to keep his marriage and appoint him as the general of the army to fight in Cyprus.
Symbolism of the council chamber
What does Othello and Desdemona’s marriage symbolise
Seen as progressive for the early Jacobean era as their marriage goes against social norms and boundaries despite their different social, cultural and racial background.
“Most potent…
grave and reverend signiors” (Othello)
“a round…
unvarnished tale deliver” (Othello)
“She loved me…
for the dangers I had passed, And I loved her that she did pity them.” (Othello)
” I do perceive…
here a divided duty” (Desdemona)
“She has deceived…
her father, and may thee” (Brabantio)
“The moor is of…
a free and open nature” (Iago)
“I have it…
it is engendered” (Iago)
Sprezzatura
Studied carelessness, especially as a characteristic quality or style of art or literature.
Self - possessed
Calm, confident, and in control of ones feelings; composed
Precarious
Not securely held or in position; dangerously likely to fall or collapse.
Embittered
To make someone feel bitter or resentful.
Malevolent
Having or showing a wish to do evil to others.
