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.
Who are the three examples of sexual jealousy in Othello?
Bianca, Iago and Othello.
What do all three examples of sexual jealousy have in common?
They are all unfounded and believe that they have been betrayed by those they love.
Why does Iago want to make Cassio and Othello suffer?
He wants them to suffer like he does because he fears he has been cuckolded.
What does Iago’s jealousy suggest about his character? Why?
It suggests jealousy follows on naturally from hatred in his characterisation. This is because Iago calculates his choosing of when to act on his suspicion.
What is Othello and Bianca’s sexual jealousy a response to?
Feelings of genuine love.
What does Othello’s insistence on proof suggest?
He is more noble than Iago, even though they both suffer from sexual jealousy.
What prompts Iago’s sexual jealousy? (Quote)
“the lusty Moor / Hath leaped into my seat”
What does Iago’s prompt for his sexual jealousy suggest?
Sexual jealousy is prompted by competitiveness, as well as possessiveness.
What quote suggests Othello also feels ‘robbed’?
He cannot bear the idea of Desdemona’s “stolen hours of lust”.
What do Othello and Iago both share?
Covetousness.
What does the play suggest about jealousy?
It is ridiculous and humiliating as well as terrifying and corrosive.
What does the handkerchief symoblise?
Othello and Desdemona’s honour
