Jealousy Flashcards
In Othello jealousy is a form of ______.
Tyranny
The nature of jealousy is not _________.
Satisfied
How are Othello’s jealous thoughts characterised?
By references to act of violence against Desdemona
What quotes show Othello’s thoughts about committing acts of violence against Desdemona?
He says he will “tear her all to pieces!” and he’ll “chop her into messes”
Jealousy _______ Othello and Iago.
Destroys
What does the imagery associated with jealousy suggest?
It is an all consuming, irrational emotions.
What two quotes describe jealousy?
It is “the green-eyed monster, which doth mock / The meat it feeds on” and “a monster / Begot upon itself, born on itself”
What is there a strong sense of in these quotes?
Devouring and being devoured
How does Iago describe Othello when he gets him to believe Desdemona is unfaithful?
“eaten up with passion”
What does Iago connect with jealousy? What quote backs this up?
Madness.
Othello “foams at mouth, and… Breaks out to savage madness”
Who also makes a connection between madness and jealousy? What quote backs this up?
Emilia
She describes how husbands “break out in peevish jealousies”
What set the tragic events of the play in motion?
Iago’s professional jealousy
What is the primary reason Iago envies Cassio?
Cassio’s promotion to rank that Iago believes he should have.
What does Iago say to justify why Cassio needs to be destroyed?
“daily beauty in his life / That makes me ugly”
What could you argue Iago wants to destroy of Othello’s, apart from his marriage?
His military reputation.
