Act 2 Scene 1 Flashcards
Act 2 Scene 1 summary
Turkish fleet is destroyed in a storm, while the venetian forces arrive safely in Cyprus. Iago plots to ruin Othello’s happiness by making him jealous of Cassio.
Symbolism of the storm in Othello
Symbolises the increasing chaos in the play, and the fact the characters are subjects to forces beyond their control.
Symbolism of Cyprus
Conflict and love, wilderness
“Our greats captain…
captain” (Cassio)
“My soul’s…
hath her content so absolute”
“If it were now…
to die, ‘twere now to be most happy”
“You are well tuned…
now ! But i’ll set down the pegs that make this music, as honest as i am”
“I do suspect…
the lusty moor hath leapt into my seat”
Symbolism of the sea
Bawdily
involves funny remarks about sex:
Courteous
marked by respect for and consideration of others.
Laudatory
expressing praise and commendation
Infatuated
possessed with an intense but short-lived passion or admiration for someone
Amorous
showing, feeling, or relating to sexual desire.
Marginalised
treat (a person, group, or concept) as insignificant or peripheral.
