Iagos Control Over The Play

Question 1

Iago’s final insult at the end of the play. “From this time forth…

Answer 1

I will never speak word” A5 S2

Question 2

The horror of the play is that the audience know what will happen. “the net that shall…

Answer 2

enmesh them all” A2 S3

Question 3

Shakespeare explores the nature of villainy. “Cassio’s a proper man: let me…

Answer 3

see now; to get his place and to plume up my will on double knavery - how, how? Let’s see” A1 S3

Question 4

Despite their class divide, Iago assumes higher status than Roderigo “Sblood but…” “why thou…

Answer 4

you will not hear me”. silly gentleman”

Question 5

Iago using a chatty, everyday prose to gain trust do fellow soldier Cassio. “you or any man living…

Answer 5

may be drunk at some time man. I’ll tell you what you shall do” A2 S3

Question 6

Iago speaking in verse (regular iambic pentameter) to deceive others. “or to be naked with her friend…

Answer 6

in bed an hour or more not meaning any harm” A4 S1