Manipulation Quotes

Question 1

Brabantio argues that Othello could not have truly won Desdemonas love. It has to be some kind of trickery or manipulation.

Answer 1

“Thou foul thief, where hast thou stowed my daughter?”

Question 2

Iago cites multiple motives for wanting to destroy Othello

Answer 2

“For my sport and profit. I hate the moor,”

Question 3

Iago tries to sway Montano’s opinion of Cassio, he is vindictive and seeks to leave everyone without solidarity

Answer 3

“Tis pity of him. I fear the trust Othello put in him.”

Question 4

Cassio gets drunk and wants to fight Roderigo, this is a result of Iago’s manipulation and deception.

Answer 4

“A knave teach me my duty? I’ll beat the knave into a twigged bottle,”

Question 5

Iago convinces Emilia to steal the handkerchief and hide it in Cassio’s room

Answer 5

Emilia: “Why, that the moor first gave to Desdemona; that which so often you bud me to steal.”

Question 6

Iago tells Othello to kill Desdemona and strangle her in her bed.

Answer 6

“Strangle her in bed, even the bed she hath contaminated.”