IAGO QUOTES Flashcards
Iago as duplicite? analyse
“I am not what I am”-conveys the paradox in human identity suggesting we are limited by our own perception of others. Juxtaposes Gods statement “I am what I am”, opposing him to God and aligning himself with a duplicite entity, Satan.
Iago’s racism? analyse
“an old black ram is tupping your white ewe”- to Brabantio. Juxtaposition
What does Iago call Emilia?
“villainous whore” “foolish wife” “good wench”
Iago as a preacher? analyse
“Our bodies are our gardens, to which our wills are gardeners” “we have reason to cool our raging motions”- He suggests sexual desire as a stain against the human body indicating his own moral failings. He aligns himself with capitalist ideals. Idea stems from philosophy of humanism during Renaissance. Garden of Eden connotes temptation
Iago viewing women as property?analyse
“wife for wife” against Othello. This resembles the bible’s “eye for an eye”. Wives are fought for like merchandise- post colonial theory (women are symbolic of property for trading-objectification). Although It may seem romantic through a physcoanalytical lens, it indicates the conflict between toxic male ego.
Iago reaction to Othello ‘sleeping’ with Emilia?analyse
“it is thought that twixt my sheets”-jealousy drives male ego. “my” conveys ownership over Emilia. Men crave ownership over women’s bodies and minds. “the lusty Moor”- prejudice is manifested in jealousy. Out of “mere suspicion”
Iago as a preacher?
“Our bodies are our gardens, to which our wills are gardeners” “we have reason to cool our raging motions”- He suggests sexual desire as a stain against the human body indicating his own moral failings.
Iago viewing women as property?
“wife for wife” against Othello. This resembles the bible’s “eye for an eye”. Wives are fought for like merchandise- post colonial theory (women are symbolic of property for trading-objectification). Although It may seem romantic through a physcoanalytical lens, it indicates the conflict between toxic male ego.
Iago opinion on Women as unnaturally sexual?
“this is the fruits of whoring”
“her appetite shall play the God/ with his weak function”about Desdemona. He believes she has corrupted him. To “play the god” is the worst sin as it believes you are superior suggesting Iago believes Desdemona deserves punishment.
Iago’s opinion on jealousy? analyse
“dangerous conceits are in their natures poison” “burn like the mines of sulphur”- insidious, hellish imagery foreshadowed suffering. Shakespeare portrays jealousy as delusion altering one perception of reality. It lacks logic.
Iago’s opinion on women? analyse
“you are pictures out of door” “saints in your injuries, devils being offended” “players in your housewifery”-views women as deceptive, no truth- common stereotype. Semantic field of appearance “pictures”,”players” portrays women as superficial. Biblical imagery links to Eve, the original fallen women indicating women are capable of manipulating the line between good and evil. They can exploit their appearance so their only role is to be a dutiful wife.
Iago’s opinion on women? analyse
“you are pictures out of door” “saints in your injuries, devils being offended” “players in your housewifery”-views women as deceptive, no truth- common stereotype. Semantic field of appearance “pictures”,”players” portrays women as superficial. Biblical imagery links to Eve, the original fallen women indicating women are capable of manipulating the line between good and evil. They can exploit their appearance so their only role is to be a dutiful wife.
Iago’s opinion on women as deceptive? analyse
“you are pictures out of door” “saints in your injuries, devils being offended” “players in your housewifery”-views women as deceptive, no truth- common stereotype. Semantic field of appearance “pictures”,”players” portrays women as superficial. Biblical imagery links to Eve, the original fallen women indicating women are capable of manipulating the line between good and evil. They can exploit their appearance so their only role is to be a dutiful wife.
Iago opinion on Women as naturally sexual?
“this is the fruits of whoring”
Iago warns Othello that…
jealousy is “the green eyed monster which doth mock/ the meat it feeds on”.-destructive force. Bestial/monstrous imagery links to great chain of being. Rational thought was believed to be the only difference between human and beast. Indicating jealousy leads to irrational thought causing you to become bestial. Shakespeare conveys jealousy as incurable due to Iago’s self awareness
