act 2 scene 3 Flashcards
“Iago is…
most honest” OTHELLO
- epithet to describe Iago, showing Othello’s trust in Iago
- this trust allows Iago’s plan to work
- dramatic irony
“she is sport for…
jove” IAGO
-Iago’s misogynistic attitudes highlighted here as he disrespects Desdemona
“she’s a most…
exquisite lady” CASSIO
-contrasts Iago and emphasizes courtly love
“I’ll warrant her, full..
of game” IAGO
-constant sexual reference… vulgar
“she’s a most…
fresh and delicate creature” CASSIO
- ‘fresh’ and ‘delicate’ contrasts ‘creature’ but also fresh and delicate are very sexual adjectives
- could be used to trap Cassio
“happiness to…
their sheets” IAGO
-consummations of their marriage
“not tonight, good…
Iago” CASSIO
- shows restraint when Iago tries to offer him a drink
- self aware, but eventually drinks due to social pressure, not very strong willed.
- he can only see Iago as honest not trying to cause harm
“If i can fasten but…
one cup upon him” IAGO
- Audience are aware of Iago’s calculating nature and can see him putting his plan into action.
- revealed in his 3rd soliloquy
- despite Cassio refusing the drink he changes his mind which shows Iago’s power and talent to manipulate others
“love hath turned almost…
the wrong side out” IAGO
-Iago don’t understand love, explanation why he interprets love
“some wine…
ho” IAGO
- heightens tragedy, loss of reputation
- power Iago holds
- we see how blind Cassio and everyone else is to Iago’s manipulation
“It’s true,…
good lieutenant” IAGO
- dramatic irony as audience is aware of Iago’s plan
- highlights sinister nature of Iago
“I do love Cassio well and would do much…
to sure him of this evil” IAGO
-irony as his faking love for Cassio which is immediately recognized by the audience as false as he acts against Cassio
“Zounds, you..
rouge, you rascal!” CASSIO
-what Iago predicted came true Cassio is drunk
“are we turned…
Turks” OTHELLO
-racial comment which we wouldn’t want to expect as considering the racial comments Othello is referred to
“for Christian shame, put…
by this barbarous brawl” OTHELLO
-Othello’s previous calm and controlled character has change, perhaps due to disruption of their marriage consummation
