Iago says he hates Othello. What is his reason?
Iago hates Othello because he gave Cassio the lieutenant position
"In personal suit to make me his lieutenant, off-capp'd to him...I am worth no worse a place...says he, 'I have already chose my officer'
What are Iago's criticisms of Cassio?
Iago claims that Cassio, though book-smart, is inexperienced in battle
"A fellow almost damn'd in a fair wife; that never set a squadron in the field...mere prattle without practice is all his soldiership" (pg 5, 9)
What two kinds of "followers" are there, according to Iago?
According to Iago, the two kinds of followers are the ones that are genuinely loyal, and those who pretend to be loyal for their own gain
"...many a duteous and knee-crooking knave that...wears out his time, much like his master's ass" (pg 7, 45)
"...thro
How do Iago and Roderigo attempt to create trouble for Othello?
Iago and Roderigo attempt to create trouble for Othello by revealing to Barbantio that Desdemona ran away with Othello
"Call up her father, rouse him: make after him, poison his (Othello's) delight...incense her kinsmen" (pg 7, 69)
What is Barbantio's reaction to what Iago and Roderigo tell him?
At first, Barbantio doesn't believe Iago and Roderigo, but when he sees Desdemona is missing, he becomes enraged
"What profane wretch art thou?..Thou art a villain" (pg 11, 114 & 117)
"O heaven! How did she get out? O treason of blood! Fathers, from hence
What words are used to describe Othello in this scene?
Iago and Roderigo describe Othello as "Barbary horse", "black ram", and "thick lips
Why does Iago leave before Barbantio leaves his house?
Iago leaves toward the end of the scene because he doesn't want to be seen opposing Othello, so that Othello still thinks he's loyal
"Farewell, for I must leave you. It seems not meet, nor wholesome to my place, to be produced - as, if I stay, I shall - a
Why does Iago say he wished he killed Roderigo? What reason does he give Othello for not killing him?
Iago says he wished he killed Roderigo because he was talking ill of Othello, but he doesn't because, though he has killed people in battle, he isn't evil enough to kill someone in cold blood
"Nay but he prated, and spoke such scurvy and provoking terms a
What is Othello's response to Iago?
Othello says to allow Roderigo to speak and that it was better that Iago didn't kill Roderigo, and this shows Othello's cool composure and calm nature
"'Tis better as it is...Let him do his spite: My services which I have done the signiory (Venetian gover
Iago informs Othello that Barbantio and his friends are coming and that Othello should hide. What is Othello's response?
When Iago tells Othello to hide, Othello refuses because he believes his achievements and status will speak for themselves
"Not I, I must be found: My parts, my title and my perfect soul shall manifest me rightly" (pg 17, 30)
What message does Cassio bring to Othello?
Cassio tells Othello that the duke wishes to speak to him about urgent news in Cyprus
"The duke does greet you, general, and requires your...appearance, even on the instant...Something from Cyprus as I may divine" (pg 17, 37)
Of what does Barbantio accuse Othello?
Barbantio accuses Othello of drugging/casting a spell or curse on Desdemona and tricking her into falling in love with him
"That thou has practiced on her with foul charms, abused her delicate youth with drugs or minerals that weakened motion" (pg 19, 73)
What causes Barbantio to change his original plan of arresting Othello and bringing him to jail?
The duke's summon causes Barbantio to change his original plan of arresting Othello
"How! The duke in council! In this time of the night! Bring him away" (pg 21, 94)
What is Barbantio's new plan?
Barbantio's new plan is to try Othello in front of the duke's court and see what they have to say
"...the duke himself, or any of my brothers of the state, cannot but feel this wrong as 'twere their own, for if such actions maay have passage free (be free
About what is the Venetian Duke, and his Senators, concerned?
The Venetian Duke and his Senators are concerned about the Turks attacking Cyprus
How does the Senate respond to Barbantio's accusation?
The Senate tell Barbantio that they will punish whoever "beguiled" Desdemona according to Barbantio's wishes
"Whoe'er he be that in this foul proceeding hath thus beguiled your daughter of herself...you shall yourself read in the bitter letter after your
How does Othello respond to the accusations? What does this reveal about him?
Othello admits to the accusations in a very calm manner, but says that the only "witchcraft" he used on Desdemona were his stories that Barbantio asked him to tell, and this reveals that he is very level headed and confident
"...that I have ta'en away thi
After Barbantio's charges are proven false, what is Desdemona's request of the duke?
Desdemona requests the duke that she accompany Othello to Cyprus
"And I a heavy interim shall support by his dear absence. Let me go with him" (pg 35, 259)
What might Barbantio mean when he says to Othello of Desdemona, "Look to her, Moor, if thou hast eyes to see. She has deceived her father, and may thee"?
Barbantio is essentially warning Othello to keep an eye on Desdemona because if she was capable of deceiving him, she is capable of deceiving Othello
What is Iago's response to Roderigo claim that he will drown himself?
Iago tells Roderigo that he will never love him again and he "gently" tells him to suck it up, before being a bit more firm in telling him how to win Desdemona from Othello
What is Iago's advice to Roderigo regarding how to eventually win Desdemona's love?
Iago advises Roderigo to sell his assets to make money so that when Desdemona grows tired of Othello, she will find Roderigo more attractive because she is nobility and will want to be with someone who has a lot of money (according to Iago)
What does Iago reveal about:
- His feelings for Roderigo
- His true reasons for hating Othello
- His plan to bring down Othello
He believes that Roderigo is a fool and is onlly using him for money, he hates Othello for allegedly sleeping with his wife, and plans to mislead Othello into thinking Desdemona is cheating on him with Cassio