Act 2 Flashcards
What is montano talking about with the gentleman in act 2 scene 2?
About the storm that wiped out the Turkish fleet on the way to Cyprus
How does Cassio describe Desdemona?
“Our great captains captain”
What does Cassio say after kissing Emilia?
“Tis my breeding that gives me this bold show of courtesy”
What misogynistic comments does Iago make?
“Players in housewifery, and housewives in your beds”
“You rise to play, and go to bed to work”
What does Iago reveal to the audience about his plans to use Cassio?
That he will use how close Cassio and Desdemona are against him
What are Desdemona and Othello’s first words to each other?
What impression does this give?
O: O my fair warrior!
D: my dear Othello
She completes his line, showing that their bond is the closest at this moment
How does Iago end act 2 scene 1?
He ends it with a soliloquy revealing how he suspects how Othello and Cassio have cuckolded him. He wants to get revenge on them
What does the herald announce within act 2 scene 2?
How does this relate to the theme of public and private?
He announces that there will be a celebration of Othello and Desdemonas marriage and the defeat of the Turks
It brings the public and the private spheres of the play together
How does Iago describe Othello and Desdemonas relationship?
How does Cassio react?
“He hath not made wanton the night with her; and she is sport for Jove”
“She’s a most exquisite lady”
What does Othello ask Cassio to do?
To make sure the celebrations don’t get out of hand
How does Cassio react to Iago telling him to drink?
“I have very poor and unhappy brains for drinking”
What does Iago ask of Roderigo?
To make Cassio look bad in front of Othello
What happens between montano and Cassio?
They fight because Montano tries to get Cassio to calm down
How does Othello react to Cassio’s fight?
What does Iago say to him?
“For Christian shame, put by this barbarous brawl?”
Iago tries to defend Cassio, but suggests that he is guilty.
Recall what Cassio says about his reputation
What does Iago advise him?
“Reputation, reputation, reputation! O I have lost my reputation. I have lost the immortal part of myself, and what remains is bestial.
Iago suggests that he should ask Desdemona to convince Othello to have him back.
