Act 1 scene 3 Flashcards
What is the plot for Act 1 scene 3 in regard to Othello?
Othello explains love for Desdemona in front of Duke and senator.
What do the Duke and Senator discuss in this scene?
The Turkish invasion on Cyprus
What is the plot for Act 1 scene 3 in regard to Desdemona?
Confirms her love for Othello.
Asks to go to Cyprus with Othello.
Disowned by Brabantio.
What is the plot for Act 1 scene 3 in regard to Iago?
He discusses with Roderigo how they can win over Desdemona.
Soliloquy where he reveals his plans and motives.
What does Brabantio say happened to Desdemona for Othello to get her to fall in love with him?
‘Corrupted by spells and medicines’
‘Corrupted by spells and medicines’ Theme
race
‘Corrupted by spells and medicines’ Meaning
Ideas of Othello commiting witchcraft.
What does Othello say about Desdemona and why she fell in love with him?
‘She loved me for the dangers I had passed and I did pity her’
‘She loved me for the dangers I had passed and I did pity her’ Theme
Worship
‘She loved me for the dangers I had passed and I did pity her’ Meaning
Fell in love with war stories rather than him.
What does Desdemona say about Othello and Brabantio?
‘I do percieve here a divided duty’
‘I do percieve here a divided duty’ Meaning
Internalises seeing herself as a product of ownership.
What does Iago say about Othello in his soliloquy hell imagery?
‘Hell and night bring this monstrous birth to light’
‘Hell and night bring this monstrous birth to light’ Technique
Imagery
‘Hell and night bring this monstrous birth to light’ Meaning
A wickedness to Iago’s scheming is prevelant.
