Act 1, Scene 3 Flashcards
What is the Duke discussing with his senators? What do they tell othello to do?
The military situation in Cyprus
They tell Othello to prepare for war
What happens after Brabantio accuses Othello of stealing Desdemona from him?
The duke asks for evidence
Othello and Des explain how they fell in love - this convinces the Duke, but Brabantio disowns his daughter
How does Iago convince Rodrigo to raise more money?
Tells him that it will help him win Desdemona’s love
What does Iago plan on a soliloquy?
To get revenge on Othello by convincing him that his wife is unfaithful
What are Brabantio’s final words in this scene and how are they a warning to Othello? How does Iago echo this line?
“She has deceived her father, and may thee”
This anticipates the fact that Othello will become convinced of Des’s deception even though she remains loyal
Iago echoes this line “She did deceive her father, marrying you”
What is Othello’s response to Brabantio’s warning and how is it later shown to be ironic?
“My life upon her faith!”
He bets his life that Des is faithful to him but it costs them nothing their lives when he starts to doubt her
What is Brabantio’s opinion about Othello & Des’s relationship in scene 3?
Continues to be critical of the marriage & forces Des to choose between himself & Othello.
Brabantio sees Des as his property - he describes her as a “jewel” and also echoes Iago’s accusation that Othello is a thief by claiming that she has been “stolen” from him
What is Othello & Des’s opinion about their relationship in scene 3?
Defend their relationship against claims that it’s unnatural/immoral.
Together they prove that Des was “half the wooer” and that their relationship is based on equal affection rather than lust.
What is Des’s role as a woman in a patriarchal society in her relationship with Othello?
Des pledges her “duty” to Othello, but she also has a say in their relationship eg she demands to be allowed to go with Othello to Cyprus
