Othello as someone to respect/a good person Flashcards

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My services, which I have done the signiory,/Shall out-tong his complaints

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Othello 1.2 - his position and action in the Venetian military is more powerful than Brabantio’s complaints; this demonstrates Othello’s confidence and self-assurance

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when I know that boasting is an honour,/I shall promulgate

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Othello 1.2 - indicates Othello’s humbleness, suggesting that he doesn’t need to boast as everyone knows how good he is, and that he understands the proper etiquette not to boast

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My parts, my title and my perfect soul/Shall manifest me rightly

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Othello 1.2 - the triadic structure of the syndetic list highlights Othello’s confidence and self-assurance, emphasising his conviction in his morality

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Something from Cyprus, as I may divine;/It is a business of some heat … You have been hotly called for

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Cassio 1.2 - highlights the urgency of the situation, and as such Othello’s importance to the Venetian state

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Keep up your bright swords, for the dew will rust them (+ ‘Hold your hands’)

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Othello 1.2 - Othello’s calm and composed tone highlights his diplomacy even as he mocks Brabantio’s men

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the valiant Moor
Valiant Othello

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1 Senator, Duke 1.3 - suggests Othello is a strong, brave man who is well-respected in Venice

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Most potent, grave, and reverent signiors

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Othello 1.3 - the triadic structure emphasises Othello’s flattery and respect

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Rude am I in my speech/And little blest with the soft phrase of peace

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Othello 1.3 - this ironic line suggests that Othello doesn’t recognise the eloquence of his speech (‘Othello music’), believing it to be inferior to that of other noble men; however, it could be argued that this is a performance in order to seem more humble

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little of this great world can I speak/More than pertains to feats of broil and battle

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Othello 1.3 - demonstrates his military success and experience

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10
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The Moor is of a free and open nature

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Iago 1.3 - Othello is a trusting and open person

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