character- iago

Question 1

how is iago shown as racist towards othello in act 1 scene 1

Answer 1

Affirmed to love the moor- bound to love the moor ( derogatory towards othello and where he’s exactly from)

Question 2

How does the audience show that iago isn’t who he says he is

Answer 2

I will wear my heart upon my sleeve / I am not what I am

Question 3

How does iago contrast desdemona and othello

Answer 3

An old black ram is tupping at your white ewe- reinforces age difference and innocence of desdemona as well as their race difference

Question 4

How does iago show he is too faced in act 1 scene 2 through Roman god

Answer 4

By Janus I think so- alludes to iagos nature and too faced personality

Question 5

How is iago described by othello in act 5

Answer 5

Honest iago

Question 6

How can his manipulation be shown when saying about the handkerchief

Answer 6

With her, on her; what you will

Question 7

How did iago describe desdemonas essence and virginity

Answer 7

Her honour is an essence that’s not seen