Sex Quotes Flashcards
In order to manipulate Brabantio’s fear of miscegenation, Iago used animal metaphors to suggest that Desdemona is being defiled by Othello.
“An old black ram is tupping your white ewe.”
Iago describes marriage as the violent takeover of an enemy’s prize ship. This reinforces the idea that love is war in Othello, and Iago is trying to play maestro.
“If it prove lawful prize, he’s made for ever”
“He’s married”
Iago suggests that Cassio has been pursuing Desdemona, Iago begins his manipulation of Othello
“I did not think he had been acquainted with her”
Othello: “Is he not honest?”
Othello complains of having a headache, a reference to Othello believing Desdemona has been unfaithful. In 16th century literature, anytime a man has a headache or there’s some kind of reference to a man having horns growing out of his head, this is a reference being made to cuckoldry.
“I have a pain upon my forehead”
