Jealousy

Question 1

Iago to Othello when he begins to plant the seed of doubt.
Colour imagery, used regularly at that time so Iago combines trivial language with the epic imagery of the monster. ‘‘my Lord’’ flatters Othello and feeds into Othello’s hubris. Metaphor.

Answer 1

'’Beware, my Lord, of the green eyed monster, which doth mock the meat it feeds on.’’

Question 2

Jealousy is linked to madness which is presented through animalistic imagery. This connection implies that Othello may not be wholly responsible for the actions he commits whilst under the influence of jealousy.

Answer 2

'’Eaten up with passion’’ - Iago

'’He foams at the mouth and … breaks out to savage madness.’’

(husbands) ‘‘break out into peevish jealousies’’

Question 3

Iago - sexual jealousy is prompted by rumours. Word choice suggests that sexual jealousy is prompted by competitiveness as well as possessiveness.

Answer 3

'’The lusty Moor/ Hath leaped into my seat’’

'’It is thought abroad that ‘twixt my sheets. He’s done my office.’’

Question 4

Emilia’s words can be applied to both Iago and Othello - neither have a just ‘cause’ for his actions. Repetition of ‘‘jealous’’ gives Emilia’s opinion clarity and direction as her words cannot be interpreted any other way. She has a strong, self assured voice.

Answer 4

'’Jealous souls will not be answered… They are not jealous of the cause,/ But jealous for they’re jealous’’