Manipulation Flashcards
Manipulation thesis:
Iago employs stereotypical views of women, as a tool for his manipulation of Othello and various characters in the play
Manipulation point 1: Iago convinces Othello that Desdemona is sleeping with Cassio
Point: Iago uses misogynistic language to manipulate Othello
Quote: Iago states “Her eye must be fed”
Analysis: which the personification alludes to women being hungry for men and sex, making Othello believe Desdemona is disloyal and because she is a women, there is no stopping her from sleeping with Cassio
The “must” demonstrates Iagos persuasive language bringing Othello to completely switch his mindset on women.
Manipulation point 2: Female promiscuously
Point: Iago takes the opportunity to criticise women in general as deceptive and hypocritical, saying they are lazy in all matter la except Sex
Quote: Iago states “you rise to play and go to bed to work”
Analysis: imagery makes Desdemona vulnerable, making her another easy target for Iago to manipulate
Manipulation point 3: women as sneaky and devious
Point: Iago uses the stereotypical role of women to help manipulate Desdemona, thereby making her feel more vulnerable through his degrading use of words.
Quote: Iago states “ …saints in your injuries, Devils being offended, players in your housewifery, and housewives in your beds.”
Analysis: the anthropomorphism cements the idea that women are sneaky and devious, revealing how Iagos plan to use negative social views of women in order to manipulate Desdemona.
Quote: “Her eye must be fed”
Personification
Alludes to women being hungry for men and sex
Making Othello believe Desdemona is disloyal and because she is a women there is no control over her sleeping with Cassio
Point: Iago uses misogynistic language to manipulate Othello about the views of women
Quote: You rise to play and go to bed to work
Imagery
Makes Desdemona vulnerable making easy target for Iago to manipulate
Quote: “… Saints in your injuries, Devils being offended, players in your housewifery, and housewives in your beds.”
Anthropomorphism
Cements idea that women are sneaky and devious revealing how Iagos plan to use negative social views of women in order to manipulate Desdemona.
