Important Quotes- Act 2 scene 2

Question 1

Iago’s speech what is learnt 1

Answer 1

he suggests Othello’s opinion of him is important as he seeks to get him to love him. Masculinity has been attacked as he hasn’t been chosen.

Question 2

Iago’s speech what is learnt 2

Answer 2

throughout, he self contradicts acknowledging othello to be a good husband to Desdemona despite his usual racial derogatory terms.

Question 3

‘lusty moor hath leaped into my seat’

Answer 3

contradiction destabilises and undermines the strength of Iago’s motives and reasonings. Makes him seem systematic and pathetic.