Iago - as a villain (quotes) Flashcards
What does Iago warn Othello of?
‘O, beware, my lord, of jealousy!’
How does Iago instil the idea that Othello is an outsider?
’ Of her own clime, complexion and degree’
How does Iago present himself as honest to gain Othello’s trust?
‘My lord you know I love you’
How does Iago prove to be duplicitous from the beginning of the play?
’ I am not what I am’
Iago appears sincere when consulting Othello’s suspicions as he says…
‘Men should be what they seem’
Iago suggest that he is motivated by his own ambition (Machiavellianism) saying…
‘I follow him to serve my turn upon him’
Other characters refer to Iago as…
‘Honest Iago’
Iago expresses his hatred of goodness saying…
‘Out of her own goodness make the net that shall enmesh them all’
Iago’s manipulation proves to be working as Othello says…
‘Why did I marry?’
