Othello Act 1 Scene 2 Explained Flashcards
“Let him do his spite” and “ I must be found.”
These two brief statements, suggest that he is ready to face the consequences of his actions. When he is accused of evil enchantment Othello pleads for calmness and says it is not time to fight.
“My parts, my title, and my perfect soul / Shall manifest me rightly.”
This statement sums up Othello’s concept of himself. He defends himself as he feels that he is a worthy husband for Desdemona.
“But that I love the gentle Desdemona,”
LOVE - Here, Othello defends his love for Desdemona.
“By Janus”
This is an allusion to Janus, the two-faced Roman god. DRAMMATIC IRONY - as the quote is from Iago who is a deceitful and two-faced character.
“O thou foul thief, where hast thou stowed my daughter?”
Brabantio accuses Othello of stealing his daughter.
“Damned as thou art, thou hast enchanted her!”
RACIAL PREJUDICE Brabantio accuses Othello of having used sorcery to seduce his daughter, Desdemona, his reasoning being that she would never marry Othello, a Moor, voluntarily.
