Roderigo Flashcards
In Act 1, Scene 1, how does Roderigo reveal that he has been paying Iago to help him win over Desdemona?
“Iago, who hast had my purse as if the strings were thine”
In Act 1, Scene 1, how does Roderigo foreshadow Othello’s death and demonstrate his racism?
“By heaven, I rather would have been his hangman”
In Act 1, Scene 1, how does Roderigo refer to Othello via racist language?
“Thick-lips”
In Act 1, Scene 3, what does Roderigo claim he will do now Desdemona is married?
“I will incontinently drown myself”
In Act 2, Scene 1, how does Roderigo protest Iago’s depiction of Desdemona as frivolous and unfaithful?
“I cannot believe that in her; she’s full of most blessed condition”
In Act 1, Scene 3, what does Roderigo foolishly exclaim he will do after being convinced by Iago not to give up hope on Desdemona?
“I’ll go sell all my land”
In Act 2, Scene 1, how does Roderigo dubiously reply to Iago pointing out how Cassio kissed Desdemona’s hand?
“But that was but courtesy”
In Act 4, Scene 2, how does Roderigo point out Iago manipulations?
“Your words and performances are no kin together”
In Act 5, Scene 1, what does Roderigo say regarding Iago’s request for him to stab Cassio?
“I have no great devotion to the deed; and yet he hath given me satisfying reasons”
