Important Quotes- Act 1 scene 3 Othello's speech Flashcards
‘oft and still’
shows the strength to Othello and Brabantio’s friendship. Brabantio may not just feel betrayed by Desdemona but Othello also.
‘sold to slavery’
Black ex slave striving to become apart of a white demographic
Desdemona and brabantio glamorising and viewing it through a white gaze as they was so interested in hearing the stories.
‘Traveller’
Travelling stories were popular in this period, other countries seemed foreign and other-wordly. Othello embodies other worldiness.
‘House affairs would draw her’
Masculine domain is interesting and captivating stories about travels whereas women had very limited options in life and lived simplistically.
‘Greedy ears would devour’
Senses were placed on a pedestal within this period with sound and sight being the most important for knowledge.
Links to the bible as Eve listened intently to the Devil and devoured the apple.
‘Witch craft’
Dehumanises gender and race
Diabolical links to the Devil as the Devil was who created witches.
The Devil was often thought to be black. By saying Witchcraft was used on Desdemona states that it’s outlandish as to why she could ever fall in love with a black man.
