Act 3 scene 3 Flashcards
What happens in this scene?
Desdemona agrees to help Cassio rekindle his friendship with Othello.
Emilia gives the handkerchief to Iago.
Iago lies and sends Othello into a fit of jealousy where he vows to kill Desdemona.
What does Othello say about Desdemona?
‘But I do love thee and when I love thee not chaos comes again’
‘But I do love thee and when I love thee not chaos comes again’ Meaning
Either he loves her intensely or succumbs to an emotional chaos.
What does Iago say to Othello about Jealousy?
‘It is the green eyed monster which doth mock the meat it feeds on’
‘It is the green eyed monster which doth mock the meat it feeds on’ meaning
Sinful associations and corrupt nature which links to racist stereotypes.
What does Othello say about women?
‘Call these delicate creatures ours and not their appetites.’
‘Call these delicate creatures ours and not their appetites.’ Meaning
Misogynist ideas about women’s sexuality.
‘The moor already changes with my poison’ meaning
Iago’s deceit and lies causes Othello’s downfall into fury.
What does Othello says he needs to believe Desdemona is cheating on him?
‘Give me ocular proof’
‘Give me ocular proof’ meaning
Suggests he has faith in Desdemona but is also ironic as he is never given proof.
‘Exchange me for a goat’ meaning
Animalistic imagery
Rough sexual image
‘In Venice they do let God see the pranks’ Context
Women in Venice are seen as promiscuous.
‘On horror’s head horror accumulates’ What does this shift of language indicate?
There has been a change from a comedic play too a play of tragedy.
‘I think my wife be honest and I think she is not’ Context
Renaissance troupe I find no peace yet all my war is done, sonnet petrachan.
Key motifs
Jealousy
Honesty
Eye
