Tasks for You
Quickie Pickies:
a) What nation is threatening to invade Cyprus?
b) What crime does Brabantio accuse Othello of committing?
c) Roderigo wants to drown himself… why?
d) How will Iago use Roderigo?
e) Define cuckold (line 1.3.361)
b) What crime does Brabantio accuse Othello of committing?
c) Roderigo wants to drown himself… why?
d) How will Iago use Roderigo?
e) Define cuckold (line 1.3.361)
Key Line Analysis: Explain the context and significance for each quotation.
a. 1.2.1-3 “Though in the trade of war I have slain men, Yet do I hold it very stuff o’the conscience To do no contriv’d murder. I lack iniquity”
b. 1.2.63 “O thou foul thief! Where hast thou stow’d my daughter? Damn’d as thou art, thou hast enchanted her”
c. 1.3.115-120 “Send for the lady to the Sagittary and let her speak of me before her father. If you do find me foul in her report, the trust, the office I do hold of you, not only take away, but let your sentence even fall upon my life”
d. 1.3.289 “Look to her, Moor, if thou hast eyes to see: She has deceiv’d her father and may thee”
e. 1.3.343-345 “ The food that to him now is as luscious as locusts shall to him shortly as acerb as the coloquintida”
f. 1.3.359-361 “ Let us be conjunctive in our revenge against him. If thou canst cuckold him, thou dost thyself a pleasure, me a sport”
g. 1.3.390-394 “The Moor is of a free and open nature, That thinks men honest that but seem to be so, And will as tenderly be led by the nose As asses are!
Thematic Evaluation: Select one of the images from this posting, and compose a paragraph that explains how it relates to the play thus far. Be sure to utilize specific reference to the play itself (evidence). Post your paragraphs individually in the appropriate comment box.
19 comments:
a) Turkey
b) Barbantio is accusing Othello of committing spells and medicines against her daughter. Othello put a spell on his daughter so that she could be his.
c) Roderigo wants to drown himself because he lost his love because Othello is married to Desdemona.
d) Iago will use Roderigo by getting him to make money so that Iago can have more money. He steals things from Roderigo so that he can become richer.
e) cuckold: wife cheating on husband
a. “Though in the trade of war I have slain men, Yet do I hold it very stuff o’the conscience To do no contriv’d murder. I lack iniquity”
Speaker: Iago
Explanation: He says that he is a bad guy in war but not in real world. He says that he does not have an evil mind but this is not his true self. Iago is a serpent who tricks the minds of people around him.
b. 1.2.63 “O thou foul thief! Where hast thou stow’d my daughter? Damn’d as thou art, thou hast enchanted her”
Speaker: Brabantio
Explanation: He is explaining that Iago stole his daughter from him through magic. He doesn’t believe that Iago won his daughters heart.
c. 1.3.115-120 “Send for the lady to the Sagittary and let her speak of me before her father. If you do find me foul in her report, the trust, the office I do hold of you, not only take away, but let your sentence even fall upon my life”
Speaker: Othello
Explanation: Othello is telling Barbantio to retrieve her so that she can tell her true feelings because Barbantio has no clue about the feelings of her heart. Along with his heart, Othello will put his life on the line for his wife.
d. 1.3.289 “Look to her, Moor, if thou hast eyes to see: She has deceiv’d her father and may thee”
Speaker: Barbantio
Explanation: Barbantio is explaining that his daughter has deceived him by marrying Othello and Barbantio tells Othello that she will deceive him as well since she could to her own father.
e. 1.3.343-345 “ The food that to him now is as luscious as locusts shall to him shortly as acerb as the coloquintida”
Speaker: Iago
Explanation: Othello will get tired of Desdemona and if Roderigo has money then he can win her back. Iago is keeping Roderigo thinking positive so that he will stay on his side.
f. 1.3.359-361 “ Let us be conjunctive in our revenge against him. If thou canst cuckold him, thou dost thyself a pleasure, me a sport”
Speaker: Iago
Explanation: Since Iago and Roderigo both hate the Moor then they should work together. Iago tells Roderigo that Desdemona should eventually cheat on Othello with him and then he can make Othello look bad. Then Roderigo would win Desdemona back.
g. 1.3.390-394 “The Moor is of a free and open nature, That thinks men honest that but seem to be so, And will as tenderly be led by the nose As asses are!
Speaker: Iago
Explanation: Cassio and Othello are trustworthy people and he will use this weakness to take them down. Iago should have some sympathy for Cassio and Othello for what he is doing but instead he is going to use this weakness to take them down.
Gavin Savage
a) Turkey
b) Barbantio is accusing Othello because he belives that Othello is some sort of a wizard and is casting spells or using medicine against his daugther to make her fall in love with him.
c) Roderigo wants to drown himself because yet again Desdemona has rejected him and has said that she is in love with Othello. Roderigo is hurt because even though Barbantio is upset about the marriage he still gives it the okay to still go on.
d) Iago will use Roderigo because of his status. Iago wants Roderigo to make more money so Iago can steal it in the end for himself.
e) Cuckold means that the wife is cheating on the husband and Iago wants Roderigo to cuckold Othello.
Analyze Text:
a) The speaker is Iago and he is saying that although in wars he has killed other men, he is not like that when it is not war he is an honest and gentleman. Iago is not like this at all because he is just like a lioness who is ready to pounce on her pray and he is slowly building it up with Roderigo his puppet.
b) Barbantio is the speaker and he is saying that he does not believe that othello wowed his daughter. He believes that Othello has bewitched her into liking him.
c)Othello is the speaker and is saying that he has faith in his wife and that he will put his life on the line to prove to Barbantio that he has truly won Desdemona's heart and if he has proven wrong than they can kill him.
d) The speaker is Barbantio and he is telling Othello that she has betrayed him, her own father. He is also telling Othello that it will happen to him when the time comes. This is foreshadowing what is going to happen with Othello and Desdemona.
e)Iago is telling Roderigo that Othello will grow tired of Desdemona and will want to leave her. He is also saying that if Roderigo makes more money that he will be able to sweep Desdemona off her feet.
f) Iago is telling Roderigo that they both hate the moor Othello. Iago is saying that she will cuckold him which means to cheat on him with another man and that man will be Roderigo and he will win her back. He will also make Othello look bad and weak to his army.
g) Iago is saying that Cassio and Othello are very trsut worthy men. Iago is also saying that this si what makes these two men weak or this is their downfall is they trust absolutely everyone and he will use it against them to get back at both of them.
a) What nation is threatening to invade Cyprus?
Turkey
b) What crime does Brabantio accuse Othello of committing?
Bewitching his daughter into marrying him.
c) Roderigo wants to drown himself… why?
Roderigo wants to drown himself because Desdemona loves Othello and not him and he can’t live with that.
d) How will Iago use Roderigo?
Iago is going to make Roderigo give him all of his money and then leave him for dead.
e) Define cuckold (line 1.3.361)
A man whose wife has had an affair with another man.
Key Line Analysis: Explain the context and significance for each quotation.
a. 1.2.1-3 “Though in the trade of war I have slain men, Yet do I hold it very stuff o’the conscience To do no contriv’d murder. I lack iniquity”
Iago is saying that he can be brutal and non-wielding in battle but in the real world he would not harm a fly.
b. 1.2.63 “O thou foul thief! Where hast thou stow’d my daughter? Damn’d as thou art, thou hast enchanted her”
Brabantio charges Othello with bewitching his daughter away from him.
c. 1.3.115-120 “Send for the lady to the Sagittary and let her speak of me before her father. If you do find me foul in her report, the trust, the office I do hold of you, not only take away, but let your sentence even fall upon my life”
Othello tells the people to go and get Desdemona from the place where they where and ask her if they are married and if she says no he will give his life.
d. 1.3.289 “Look to her, Moor, if thou hast eyes to see: She has deceiv’d her father and may thee”
Brabantio tells Othello that she has stabbed him in the back and to watch out because she will do the same to Othello.
e. 1.3.343-345 “ The food that to him now is as luscious as locusts shall to him shortly as acerb as the coloquintida”
f. 1.3.359-361 “ Let us be conjunctive in our revenge against him. If thou canst cuckold him, thou dost thyself a pleasure, me a sport”
Iago tells Roderigo if he helps him get back at Othello and Cassio he will let Roderigo have Desdemona.
g. 1.3.390-394 “The Moor is of a free and open nature, That thinks men honest that but seem to be so, And will as tenderly be led by the nose As asses are!
Iago knows that Othello is a good guy and is trusting but he is going to use this against him to make him into an “Ass”.
Mistake-reposted!
a) Turkey
b) Barbantio is accusing Othello of committing spells and medicines against her daughter. Othello put a spell on his daughter so that she could be his.
c) Roderigo wants to drown himself because he lost his love because Othello is married to Desdemona.
d) Iago will use Roderigo by getting him to make money so that Iago can have more money. He steals things from Roderigo so that he can become richer.
e) cuckold: wife cheating on husband
a. “Though in the trade of war I have slain men, Yet do I hold it very stuff o’the conscience To do no contriv’d murder. I lack iniquity”
Speaker: Iago
Explanation: He says that he is a bad guy in war but not in real world. He says that he does not have an evil mind but this is not his true self. Iago is a serpent who tricks the minds of people around him.
b. 1.2.63 “O thou foul thief! Where hast thou stow’d my daughter? Damn’d as thou art, thou hast enchanted her”
Speaker: Brabantio
Explanation: He is explaining that Othello stole his daughter from him through magic. He doesn’t believe that Iago won his daughters heart.
c. 1.3.115-120 “Send for the lady to the Sagittary and let her speak of me before her father. If you do find me foul in her report, the trust, the office I do hold of you, not only take away, but let your sentence even fall upon my life”
Speaker: Othello
Explanation: Othello is telling Barbantio to retrieve her so that she can tell her true feelings because Barbantio has no clue about the feelings of her heart. Along with his heart, Othello will put his life on the line for his wife.
d. 1.3.289 “Look to her, Moor, if thou hast eyes to see: She has deceiv’d her father and may thee”
Speaker: Barbantio
Explanation: Barbantio is explaining that his daughter has deceived him by marrying Othello and Barbantio tells Othello that she will deceive him as well since she could to her own father.
e. 1.3.343-345 “ The food that to him now is as luscious as locusts shall to him shortly as acerb as the coloquintida”
Speaker: Iago
Explanation: Othello will get tired of Desdemona and if Roderigo has money then he can win her back. Iago is keeping Roderigo thinking positive so that he will stay on his side.
f. 1.3.359-361 “ Let us be conjunctive in our revenge against him. If thou canst cuckold him, thou dost thyself a pleasure, me a sport”
Speaker: Iago
Explanation: Since Iago and Roderigo both hate the Moor then they should work together. Iago tells Roderigo that Desdemona should eventually cheat on Othello with him and then he can make Othello look bad. Then Roderigo would win Desdemona back.
g. 1.3.390-394 “The Moor is of a free and open nature, That thinks men honest that but seem to be so, And will as tenderly be led by the nose As asses are!
Speaker: Iago
Explanation: Cassio and Othello are trustworthy people and he will use this weakness to take them down. Iago should have some sympathy for Cassio and Othello for what he is doing but instead he is going to use this weakness to take them down.
Quickie Pickies:
a) What nation is threatening to invade Cyprus?
Turkey is threatening to invade Cyprus.
b) What crime does Barbantio accuse Othello of committing?
Barbantio accuses Othello of stealing his daughter and using witch craft and spells as well as potions to make his daughter fall in love with him. This is not so, she really did love him without any of these accusations.
c) Roderigo wants to drown himself… why?
Roderigo wants to drown himself because he had a crush on Desdemona but found out she was already secretly married. No one else knew of this marriage but the news to him was heart breaking and he felt he couldn’t take the news.
d) How will Iago use Roderigo?
Iago will use Roderigo for money and someone to help him in his scheme to get back at Othello for not asking him to be the lieutenant. He is trying to plot his revenge with Roderigo being his side kick!
e) Define cuckold (line 1.3.361)
A cuckold is a man who is married to an unfaithful wife.
Quickie Pickies:
Sarah and Brent
a) What nation is threatening to invade Cyprus?
Turkey is threatening to invade Cyprus.
b) What crime does Barbantio accuse Othello of committing?
Barbantio accuses Othello of stealing his daughter and using witch craft and spells as well as potions to make his daughter fall in love with him. This is not so, she really did love him without any of these accusations.
c) Roderigo wants to drown himself… why?
Roderigo wants to drown himself because he had a crush on Desdemona but found out she was already secretly married. No one else knew of this marriage but the news to him was heart breaking and he felt he couldn’t take the news.
d) How will Iago use Roderigo?
Iago will use Roderigo for money and someone to help him in his scheme to get back at Othello for not asking him to be the lieutenant. He is trying to plot his revenge with Roderigo being his side kick!
e) Define cuckold (line 1.3.361)
A cuckold is a man who is married to an unfaithful wife.
Quickie Pickies:
By: Sarah and Brent
a) What nation is threatening to invade Cyprus?
Turkey is threatening to invade Cyprus.
b) What crime does Barbantio accuse Othello of committing?
Barbantio accuses Othello of stealing his daughter and using witch craft and spells as well as potions to make his daughter fall in love with him. This is not so, she really did love him without any of these accusations.
c) Roderigo wants to drown himself… why?
Roderigo wants to drown himself because he had a crush on Desdemona but found out she was already secretly married. No one else knew of this marriage but the news to him was heart breaking and he felt he couldn’t take the news.
d) How will Iago use Roderigo?
Iago will use Roderigo for money and someone to help him in his scheme to get back at Othello for not asking him to be the lieutenant. He is trying to plot his revenge with Roderigo being his side kick!
e) Define cuckold (line 1.3.361)
A cuckold is a man who is married to an unfaithful wife.
Key Line Analysis
A.) In this quote, Othello is trying to win over Desdemona’s father. He is basically saying that although he has killed many in war, he still has iniquity, that is, he still has moral values and is not an evil person. By telling him this, he is trying to show him that his occupation has not striped him of his right to love someone.
B.) This is an accusation by Barbantio, that Othello must have used some sort of supernatural power or spell, to gain the love of his daughter. For this reason, Barbantio is enraged with Othello.
C.) In this line, Othello is putting his trust and faith in Desdemona that she will stand up for their love. Othello sees this as the only way to truly gain Barbantio’s trust. This line shows Othello’s immense love and trust in Desdemona, because he is willing to put his life on the line to prove that Desdemona is truly in love with him.
D.) In this line, Barbantio is saying to Othello that it is so obvious that Desdemona is an unfaithful person who cannot be trusted. He tells Othello that she has forsaken her own father, and will have no problem doing the same to her own husband as well. This line shows her fathers disappointment and disgust towards his daughter’s behavior, but still shows that he respects Othello, and doesn’t hold this against him.
E.) This line is a good indication of Iago’s future plans to sabotage Othello. In this line Iago is basically saying that Othello’s abundant trust in others will soon be replaced with bitter hatred for others, and a lack of trust in other human’s intensions.
F.) In this line, Iago is trying to convince Rodrigo that betraying Othello has great benefits for the both of them. This line really shows what lengths of cunning and betrayal that Iago is willing to go to, in order to bring down Othello.
G.) This line describes Othello’s nature, very well. This shows that Iago has a very good understanding of Othello’s nature, and is willing to take advantage of Othello. By comparing Othello to a donkey is showing that because of his trusting nature, Othello is very venerable and easily taken advantage of.
Brett and Will
Quickie Pickies:
a) What nation is threatening to invade Cyprus? Turkey
b) What crime does Brabantio accuse Othello of committing?
That he had used witchcraft in order to make his daughter fall in love with him
c) Roderigo wants to drown himself… why?
Because he feels that he Desdamona and that the world isn't worth living anymore if he cant have her
d) How will Iago use Roderigo?
He will keep giving him hope so that Roderigo could financially support Iago in being able to take down Othello.
e) Define cuckold (line 1.3.361)
That the wife is cheating on her
Key Line Analysis: Explain the context and significance for each quotation.
a. 1.2.1-3 “Though in the trade of war I have slain men, Yet do I hold it very stuff o’the conscience To do no contriv’d murder. I lack iniquity”
Iago. Lying to Othello saying he can do things and he won't have any pity
b. 1.2.63 “O thou foul thief! Where hast thou stow’d my daughter? Damn’d as thou art, thou hast enchanted her”
Brabantio. Saying that Othello used magic to corrupt Desdemona
c. 1.3.115-120 “Send for the lady to the Sagittary and let her speak of me before her father. If you do find me foul in her report, the trust, the office I do hold of you, not only take away, but let your sentence even fall upon my life”
Othello. Saying he trusts his life to her and that she would tell the truth
d. 1.3.289 “Look to her, Moor, if thou hast eyes to see: She has deceiv’d her father and may thee”
Brabantio. Saying that Desdamona will betray Othello like she did him
e. 1.3.343-345 “ The food that to him now is as luscious as locusts shall to him shortly as acerb as the coloquintida”
Iago. Saying that soon everything the Moor owns will soon be withered away
f. 1.3.359-361 “ Let us be conjunctive in our revenge against him. If thou canst cuckold him, thou dost thyself a pleasure, me a sport”
Iago. Saying that if they cant make his wife cheat on him, then it'll be fun making him think that she is
g. 1.3.390-394 “The Moor is of a free and open nature, That thinks men honest that but seem to be so, And will as tenderly be led by the nose As asses are
Iago. That Othello is predictable and easily lead by other people
Will Sibold
a) Speaker: Iago
Context:Speaking to Othello
Significance: Iago is saying that he really is a good guy (lie), and he will do anything to protect Othello as a friend (lie), in reality he is the one trying to hurt Othello.
b) Speaker: Barbantio
Context: Accusing Othello
Significance: Barbantio demands to know what Othello has done to his daughter, he is angry and wanting Othello arrested.
c) Speaker: Othello
Context: Talking with Barbantio
Significance: He is saying that he trusts that Desbamona will tell the truth regarding their innocent relationship.
d) Speaker: Barbantio
Context: Barbantio talking to Othello
Significance: He is essentially saying that he does not trust Desdamona (as she diobeyed him) and he warns Othello that she may be unfaithful.
e) Speaker: Iago
Context: Speaking with Roderigo
Significance: He is metaphorically stating that bad things are coming for Othello, that he will make it his mission to destry the moor.
f) Speaker: Iago
Context: Speaking with Roderigo
Significance: Iago is convincing Roderigo to join him in their mission against Othello, and that good things will come from their teamwork.
g) Speaker: Iago
Context: Solo Monologue
Significance: Iago states that Othello will be an easy target to destroy because he is so trusting, this is Othello's Tragic Flaw.
JD And Jamie
Quickie Pickies:
A) The nation threatening the country of Cypress is Turkey.
B) He commits Othello of committing the crime of sleeping with his daughter Desdemona.
C) Roderigo wants to drown himself because he found out that Desdemona is going to marry Othello. He really like her and wanted to marry her himself and felt depressed after he found out that she was marrying Othello.
D) Iago is going to use Roderigo by taking as much money from him as possible to supply his spending.
E) Cuckold means if one of the people in a relationship is cheating, the person who got cheated on is called a Cuckold.
Key Lines
A) Speaker: Iago
Explanation: Iago is saying he would fight hard in battle and kill anyone that came to kill him in battle but in real life outside of War he would not hurt a fly or person.
Significance: He is going to trick Othello in to believe that he is good guy.
B) Speaker: Brabantio
Explanation: He is telling Iago why has Othello done this to my daughter why has he slept with her and why she would ever like a man of color.
Significance: Iago is trying to turn Brabantio on Othello to get rid of him so Iago can step right into the spot of the General.
C) Speaker: Othello
Explanation: Othello is telling Brabantio that the court should bring in Desdemona to tell the court herself that she loves Othello. Othello thinks so deeply that she does he has put his life on the line.
Significance: Othello believes that she loves him as much as he loves her that he will to bet his life on it.
D) Speaker: Brabantio
Explanation: He is telling Othello that she has distrusted her father why do you think she would put faith or trust in you.
Significance: He is almost trying to help Othello in making the decision of marrying Desdemona because of her untrustworthiness.
E) Speaker: Iago
Explanation: Iago is explaining to Roderigo that Othello is going to look astonished when he finds out that Iago is going to betray him. Iago is explaining it in terms of food by saying the fruit will start to taste bitter.
F) 1.3.359-361 “Let us be conjunctive in our revenge against him. If thou canst cuckold him, thou dost thyself a pleasure, me a sport”
Iago is saying this quote and the he is telling Roderigo that if we make a fool out of Othello than you will be able to have Desdemona. Then Iago will have his pleasure what he loves to do and that is to twist people into doing what I want them to do.
G) 1.3.390-394 “The Moor is of a free and open nature, That thinks men honest that but seem to be so, And will as tenderly be led by the nose As asses are!
Iago said this quote and is stating that he will make an ass out of Roderigo because Roderigo is true trustworthy and Iago will steal money from him.
Kendra N
Jessica J
a) What nation is threatening to invade Cyprus?
Turkey
b) What crime does Brabantio accuse Othello of committing?
Stealing and casting a spell on his daughter, Desdamona.
c) Roderigo wants to drown himself… why?
He is really upset because Desdamona and Othello are married, and he is so in love with her and feels there is no other reason to live.
d) How will Iago use Roderigo?
Iago uses Roderigo for his money to make him richer.
e) Define cuckold (line 1.3.361)
When the wife cheats on the husband.
a. 1.2.1-3 “Though in the trade of war I have slain men, Yet do I hold it very stuff o’the conscience To do no contriv’d murder. I lack iniquity”
Speaker: Iago
He is trying to convince Othello that he is a good guy and that he can trsut him. Iago says that he kills people but he would never purposefully murder someone because he is a better person than that. But in reality he is a deceitful, evil man trying to use Othello’s trust.
b. 1.2.63 “O thou foul thief! Where hast thou stow’d my daughter? Damn’d as thou art, thou hast enchanted her”
Speaker: Brabantio
Brabantio is yelling at Othello and accusing him of casting a spell on his daughter and stealing her away from him. Brabatio thinks that no one in their right mind would fall in love with a black moor, and cant believe that his daughter would go behind his back.
c. 1.3.115-120 “Send for the lady to the Sagittary and let her speak of me before her father. If you do find me foul in her report, the trust, the office I do hold of you, not only take away, but let your sentence even fall upon my life”
Othello is talking to Barbantio and telling him that he needs to talk to her so he can understand what she is feeling about him. He is confused about what she wants. Othello is taking a big risk with his life only for the sake of his wife who h is unsure of.
d. 1.3.289 “Look to her, Moor, if thou hast eyes to see: She has deceiv’d her father and may thee”
Barbantio is saying upset he is that his daughter betrayed him to marry a moor who is Othello. Barbantio is also explaining that since she betrayed her father why wouldn’t she betray Othello.
e. 1.3.343-345 “ The food that to him now is as luscious as locusts shall to him shortly as acerb as the coloquintida”
Iago is talking about how Othello isn’t very fond of Desdemona as she is for him. He will soon get tired of her and move on to someone else. He is saying that Rodrigo can get Desdemona if he keeps getting money. Rodrigo is being fooled by Iago so he has someone to be on his side.
f. 1.3.359-361 “ Let us be conjunctive in our revenge against him. If thou canst cuckold him, thou dost thyself a pleasure, me a sport”
Iago needs to have Rodrigo on his side therefore; he tells Rodrigo that he believes that Desdemona will soon cheat on Othello and he should keep trying to be there for when that happens. This would make Rodrigo to win Desdemona and embarrass Othello. Then hopefully he will win Desdemona.
g. 1.3.390-394 “The Moor is of a free and open nature, That thinks men honest that but seem to be so, And will as tenderly be led by the nose As asses are!
Iago is trying to have Cassio and Othello trust him so then they will feel like there friendship is very important to Iago and that he would never do anything wrong. However Iago should feel a lot of remorse for what he is doing to them and because he is messing with there life’s. Iago is doing this for only his benefit.
Emily Navickas
a) What nation is threatening to invade Cyprus?
-Turkey
b) What crime does Brabantio accuse Othello of committing?
-Brabantio accused Othello of witchcraft towards his daughter.
c) Roderigo wants to drown himself… why?
-Roderigo wants to drown himself because when Desdemona confesses her lover for Othello, Roderigo is crushed for he has been in love with her for a long time.
d) How will Iago use Roderigo?
-Iago will use Roderigo now by letting him make money and Iago will steal it from him.
e) Define cuckold (line 1.3.361)
-A cuckold is a man who is married to an unfaithful wife.
Key Line Analysis: Explain the context and significance for each quotation.
a. 1.2.1-3 “Though in the trade of war I have slain men, Yet do I hold it very stuff o’the conscience To do no contriv’d murder. I lack iniquity”
-Speaker: Iago
-Iago is explaining that in war, he is brutal and ruthless. However, he is gentle and kind in reality.
b. 1.2.63 “O thou foul thief! Where hast thou stow’d my daughter? Damn’d as thou art, thou hast enchanted her”
-Speaker: Brabantio
-Brabantio is charging Othello of witchcraft for taking his daughter away from him when in fact it was his daughter who fell in love with Othello.
c. 1.3.115-120 “Send for the lady to the Sagittary and let her speak of me before her father. If you do find me foul in her report, the trust, the office I do hold of you, not only take away, but let your sentence even fall upon my life”
-Speaker: Othello
-Othello asked for Desdemona to be brought before her father and prove to Brabantio that she is married and faithful to Othello. However, if Desdemona chooses to be faithful to her father, Othello will be charged. This shows that Othello has complete faith in his wife and that he is willing to put his life on the line for her.
d. 1.3.289 “Look to her, Moor, if thou hast eyes to see: She has deceiv’d her father and may thee”
-Speaker: Brabantio
-Brabantio states to Othello that to be careful of Desdemona for she has deceived him and could deceive Othello as well.
e. 1.3.343-345 “ The food that to him now is as luscious as locusts shall to him shortly as acerb as the coloquintida”
-Speaker: Iago
-Iago explains to Roderigo that eventually Othello will because tired of Desdemona. When that time comes, it is Roderigo’s chance to be with Desdemona. Iago is also asking Roderigo to make a lot of money so that when the times come he will have the money to support her.
f. 1.3.359-361 “ Let us be conjunctive in our revenge against him. If thou canst cuckold him, thou dost thyself a pleasure, me a sport”
-Speaker: Iago
-Iago is purposing to Roderigo that they become partners and play out their revenge on Othello together. That they will trick Othello by making Desdemona seem to be having an affair with Cassio so that he will no longer be with her, making the perfect opportunity for Roderigo to come into the picture. All awhile Iago will get his revenge on Othello for not choosing him as Lieutenant.
g. 1.3.390-394 “The Moor is of a free and open nature, That thinks men honest that but seem to be so, And will as tenderly be led by the nose As asses are!
-Speaker: Iago
-Iago is stating that Othello had great trust and loyalty in Iago but he will use this weakness to play out his revenge on him and Cassio.
A) The Turkish are threatening to invade Cyprus.
B) Brrabantio accused Othellos of seducing his daughter and Brabantio was not desired for his daughter to married a Moor (black guy)
C) Roderigo considered want to drown himself since he could not fall in love with Desdemona since she was taken by Othello and they love each other.
D) Iago would use Roderigo as an assistant for getting money. This would make by taking over Othello and steal Desdemona from Othello.
E) Cuckold describes a man whose wife is unfaithful.
Key Line Analysis:
A) Iago has been giving Othello his own version of the conversation with Roderigo. This is significant because it is the step for the plan that Iago is going to do to achieve his goals; against Othello. Roderigo was hired as an assistant to Iago while they are doing the plan to take action against Othello. This quote is significant since Iago was frustrated that he is a good at fighting and Othello did not hired him as his lieutenant. Also, Iago reminded this phrase that he will begin to take actions against Othello.
B) Brabantio stated this quote. He was extremely angry with Othello because he “stole” his daughter and they got married without the permission from Brabantio. This quote is significant because this led the Senate, Brabantio to punish Othello for hiding from him about love for Desdemona. Also, this quote led to Othello would not have feelings of guilt for the actions that he did with Desdemona.
C) This quote occurred when the first Senator and Brabantio were making their decisions about what they were going to do with Othello for the punishment. This quote is significant since it describes his value that he is respectful and do not mind about any circumstances; especially in punishment. Also, he is gentle and was eagerness to do anything whatever Brabantio wants him to do. Also, Othello do not mind about the punishments that were made by Brabantio and the first Senator.
D) Brabantio said this quote. This quote is significant since it is very common for daughters to be faithful toward their fathers. However, Desdemona is unfaithful to her father. This is unusual and not common. This showed Othello that Desdemona wants to run away from her father. This quote came up when Brabantio was blaming Othello for stealing his daughter.
E) Iago said this quote. Iago was like he was betting for hoping that he would win over Othello. This has occurred since Othello didn’t give him the prominent position. This quote, has occurred while Iago and Roderigo were talking about the plan. This quote is significant because the money would bring the bitterness of Othello that he will have and Iago would get the money and beat Othello as well.
F) Iago was telling Roderigo that he should take revenge against Othello. Iago is hatred toward the Moor (Othello). Also, Iago is telling Roderigo to convince that Desdemona should be unfaithful to Othello. This would result in Iago complete his revenge against Othello. This quote is significant because Iago will be happy when the mission would be accomplished through cuckolding Othello.
G) Iago stated this quote. He stated that Othello is nice and respectful. Also, Othello is a trustworthy person. Iago was frustrated that people would admire him since Othello is very nice and honest. This quote is significant because Iago is known as “foil character,” whose have characteristics that are opposite of Othello’s characteristics. As a result of that, Iago will revenge him and take him to the devil atmosphere. Iago is going to blame Othello even more since he did lots of good things; cause of his personalities (respectful and trustworthy).
Trish & Alysia
a) What nation is threatening to invade Cyprus?
Turkey
b) What crime does Brabantio accuse Othello of committing?
Barbanio says that Othello is casting a spell on Desdemona.
c) Roderigo wants to drown himself… why?
Roderigo wants to drown himself because he found out that Desdemona is married to Othello and has lost his love
d) How will Iago use Roderigo?
He is going to use Roderigo by taking his money and by making him do his dirty work for him. so that iago can be second in command
e) Define cuckold (line 1.3.361)
Someone who has cuckold is someone who has been cheated of by their spouse.
a. 1.2.1-3 “Though in the trade of war I have slain men, Yet do I hold it very stuff o’the conscience To do no contriv’d murder. I lack iniquity”
This quotation is said by Iago. He is saying that although he is a bad mad when it comes to war he is actually a kind and generous man.
b. 1.2.63 “O thou foul thief! Where hast thou stow’d my daughter?
Damn’d as thou art, thou hast enchanted her”
This quotation is by barbanio and he is accusing Othello of using magic to steal his daughter.
c. 1.3.115-120 “Send for the lady to the Sagittary and let her speak of me before her father. If you do find me foul in her report, the trust, the office I do hold of you, not only take away, but let your sentence even fall upon my life”
This quotation is said by Othello and he is saying that he truly loves Desdemona and that he never put her under a spell.
d. 1.3.289 “Look to her, Moor, if thou hast eyes to see: She has deceiv’d her father and may thee”
This quotation was said by Brabantio and he is saying that because his daughter married Othello without his permission she betrayed him.
e. 1.3.343-345 “ The food that to him now is as luscious as locusts shall to him shortly as acerb as the coloquintida”
Iago is saying that if Brabantio has money he will be able to win over Desdemona whether she is married or not.
f. 1.3.359-361 “ Let us be conjunctive in our revenge against him. If thou canst cuckold him, thou dost thyself a pleasure, me a sport”
Iago is saying that they both hate the moor for their own reasons than they should team up and work together.
g. 1.3.390-394 “The Moor is of a free and open nature, That thinks men honest that but seem to be so, And will as tenderly be led by the nose As asses are!
Iago is saying that cassio and Othello are good people. He is saying that he should have sympathy for cassio.
Tim and Emily
Continued…
1. The Turkish fleet was caught in a storm.
2. Montano is the governor of Cyprus
3. Cassio was being nice and courteous towards Desdemona. Iago will use this to play out his revenge on Othello by using Cassio to make it seem like Desdemona and Cassio are involved with each other.
4. Iago’s Aside is significant because it develops the plot of Iago’s revenge on Othello by using Cassio and Desdemona.
Taylor
a) What nation is threatening to invade Cyprus?
Turkey is threatening to invade Cyprus
b) What crime does Brabantio accuse Othello of committing?
Brabantio accuses Othello of forcing his loyal daughter to love him. He tells the Duke that Othello must have used witchcraft, medicines, and corrupted his daughter into falling in love with him. Brabantio does not believe, or want to believe, that his daughter could fall in love with a man that he does not approve of.
c) Roderigo wants to drown himself… why?
Roderigo is upset because he is in love with Desdemona and now she has gone off and married Othello. He now feel that he will never have a chance to be with the girl of his dreams. Roderigo does not see any point in living if he can not be with Desdemona.
d) How will Iago use Roderigo?
Iago is going to use Roderigo in his plot to bring down Othello. Iago uses Roderigo for money. He tells Roderigo the most important thing is that Roderigo needs to keep making money. As soon as Roderigo makes the money Iago steels it.
e) Define cuckold (line 1.3.361)
When a mans wife cheats on him.
a. 1.2.1-3 “Though in the trade of war I have slain men, Yet do I hold it very stuff o’the conscience To do no contriv’d murder. I lack iniquity”
Speaker: Iago
Explanation: Iago is telling Othello that although he has slain men at war, he is not an evil man at all. By telling Othello this Iago is gaining Othello’s trust. This will make it easy for Iago to stab Othello in the back.
b. 1.2.63 “O thou foul thief! Where hast thou stow’d my daughter? Damn’d as thou art, thou hast enchanted her”
Speaker:Brabantio
Explanation: Brabantio is acussing Othello of kidnapping his daughter and then bewitching Desdemona to make her fall in love with him. This shows that Brabantio is not very trusting.
c. 1.3.115-120 “Send for the lady to the Sagittary and let her speak of me before her father. If you do find me foul in her report, the trust, the office I do hold of you, not only take away, but let your sentence even fall upon my life”
Speaker: Othello
Explanation: Othello is explaining to the court that Desdemona will prove that their love is real and that he did nothing to force her into loving him. Othello tells that Duke that if Desdemona confesses that Othello forced himself upon her, he will sentence himself to death. This shows that Othello has complete faith in Desdemona because he is risking his life for her.
d. 1.3.289 “Look to her, Moor, if thou hast eyes to see: She has deceiv’d her father and may thee”
Speaker:Brabantio
Explanation: Brabantio is telling Othello that he should watch out for his daughter because she may deceive him just as she has deceived her own father. This shows that Brabantio has lost trust in his beloved daughter.
e. 1.3.343-345 “ The food that to him now is as luscious as locusts shall to him shortly as acerb as the coloquintida”
Speaker: Iago
Explanation: Iago is speaking to Roderigo, and explaining that one day Othello will lose the passion that he now has for Desdemona. He tells this to Roderigo so her does not lose hope in one day having a relationship with Desdemona. Iago is lying to Roderigo and using him in his plot to bring down Othello.
f. 1.3.359-361 “ Let us be conjunctive in our revenge against him. If thou canst cuckold him, thou dost thyself a pleasure, me a sport”
Speaker: Iago
Explanation: Iago wants Roderigo to join together to plot against Othello. Iago wants Roderigo to peruse Desdemona so that he can hurt Othello. Iago tells Roderigo that he would get pleasure from this and that he himself would enjoy watching these events unfold. This shows Iago’s evil intentions, and his way of using people to get what he wants.
g. 1.3.390-394 “The Moor is of a free and open nature, That thinks men honest that but seem to be so, And will as tenderly be led by the nose As asses are!
Speaker: Iago
Explanation: Iago believes that Othello is a kind and trusting man. He believes that because of Othello’s good nature it will not be hard to gain Othello’s trust and then stab him in the back. This quote shows again how evil Iago truly is, he has no remorse for his actions.
Quickie Pickies. Ali R
a) The Nation threatening to invade Cypress is Turkey
b) The crime that Brabantio accuses Othello of committing is kidnapping his daughter and putting her under a spell to love him and run away with him. This really isn’t the case. Othello and Desdemona are madly in love.
c) Roderigo wants to drown himself because he now knows that his love, Desdemona, is married to Othello. He doesn’t want to live anymore knowing that she has married someone else.
d) Iago will use Roderigo by framing him. All Iago wants to do is ruin Othello and his love with Desdemona. Roderigo told Desdemona that he thought she was beautiful. Knowing that Roderigo loves Desdemona will make it easy to start rumors that they are having an affair. Once the rumor is out that Desdemona and Roderigo are having an affair the fights begin. Iago is also using Roderigo for money, he’s steeling from him to makes himself richer.
e) A Cuckold is a women cheating on her husband. This is what Iago is trying to perceive Desdemona as.
Quotes
a) Iago:
This is an ironic quote from Iago. He’ saying that he has killed many men in battle but he does not considers himself not a murder; he believes that he is a loyal soldier to Brabantio. War is his excuse for killing people, but he sees it has being a loyal man doing his job. He discuses himself as being a loyal man, but deep down he’s a traitor waiting to ruin others lives.
b) Brabantio:
Brabantio is accusing Othello of kidnapping his daughter and putting her under a spell of witchcraft.
c) Othello:
Othello has been accused of kidnapping Desdemona, so he tells Desdemona to go talk to her father about it and if she says that it is true, then they can take his life. He’s very confident that Desdemona will tell the truth because they’re very much in love, and Othello trusts Desdemona. This love will soon change because they’re both going to be framed for something they didn’t do and are going to turn on each other. The trust they have will break because of Iago.
d)Barbantio:
Barbantio tells Othello that his daughter has deceived him and that all that deceive are suspected. This statement is somewhat true but will soon be very ironic when word gets out that Desdemona is supposable having an affair, but is really being tricked by Iago and his partner in crime, Roderigo
e)Iago:
Iago is talking to Roderigo about the plan to separate Desdemona and Othello. He’s using a metaphor to describe the love Othello has for his wife, turning very bitter very soon. Everything may be sweet and dandy now, but Iago has a few tricks up his sleeve to pay back Othello for his bad choice in choosing his new partner.
f) Iago:
Iago is telling Roderigo to join with him in the revenge against Othello. If a cheating wife won’t work to separate the loved ones, something along the way will.
g) Iago:
Iago is explaining Othello’s character as being an honest and trusting man, which he is, but he has put trust in a man that should not be trusted and is going to be lead on.
Picture
The picture I picked was of the women holding a mask. This picture resembles Iago and his split personality. He is perceived as being a loyal trusting man that serves Othello with the utmost respect, but underneath it all he is out for revenge against Othello. Iago states this truth while talking to Roderigo, “The Moor is of a free and open nature, That thinks men honest that but seem to be so, And will as tenderly be led by the nose As asses are!”. This explains the truth of what Iago really is. Sooner or later this mask will be revealed, but it will probably be too late and events that will forever change these people will have already happened without their knowing.
Othello 1.2-1.3 Hailey
a) What nation is threatening to invade Cyprus?
Turkey.
b) What crime does Brabantio accuse Othello of committing?
Brabantio accuses Othello of using some form of black magic to weaken Desdemona’s will, making her fall in love with Othello. He believes this because the daughter that he knows is embarrassed about her own desires, is innocent and would not even marry the most rich and hansom man, so obviously she would not give up all she has, and allow herself to be shunned by everyone for an unattractive moor unless it was against her will, by Othellos magic.
c) Roderigo wants to drown himself… why?
Because he is in love with Desdemona and now that Iago and his plan failed to land Othello in jail he feels he has no chance with her, and does not want to live if he cant have her.
d) How will Iago use Roderigo?
He will use him for his own revenge, and to gain money. This will be carried out in a detailed plan. Iago tells Roderigo that Othello will become bored with Desdemona, and no longer want her, and upon the realization of Othello’s unappealing looks and his age, will realize her mistake and go looking for a rich younger man. He tells Roderigo that he should follow them to the war and wear a beard, so that he can be that younger man she will crave. He will then acquire both her love and her family fortune. Iago makes a plan to tell Othello that Cassio is sleeping with Desdona to break them up. Iago expresses in a soliloquy that he has suspicions that Othello is sleeping with his wife. He uses this plan with Roderigo as a pawn to get his reveng on Cassio and Othello and also gain riches from him.
e) Define cuckold (line 1.3.361)
Cuckold- to cuckold a husband is to make his wife cheat on him. In context Iago is telling Rodreigo to “cuckold” Othello, so basically to make Desdemona cheat on Othello with Roderigo, which gives Roderigo pleasure, and Iago enjoyment in watching Othello’s pain.
Key Line Analysis: Explain the context and significance for each quotation.
“Though in the trade of war I have slain men, Yet do I hold it very stuff o’the conscience To do no contriv’d murder. I lack iniquity”
Iago is lying to Othello telling him that Roderigo was saying horrible things behind Othello’s back. He says that even though he has killed men in war, he is extremely opposed to premeditated murder. He goes on to say he doesn’t have enough evil in him to kill anyone, but he tells Othello that he thought murderous thoughts towards Roderigo, for saying such evil and dishonourable things about Othello. This entire quote is a lie to Othello used to cover up his deceit and disloyalty as well as to gain more of Othello’s trust and make Othello view him as an honest and kind person, in order to use him, and make it easier to get revenge without Othello’s knowledge.
“O thou foul thief! Where hast thou stow’d my daughter? Damn’d as thou art, thou hast enchanted her”
This quote is said by Brabantio , to Othello after finding out that Desdemona has run off and married Othello. He demands to know where Othello is hiding her. He accuses Othello of using black magic to cause Desdona to fall in love with Othello.
“Send for the lady to the Sagittary and let her speak of me before her father. If you do find me foul in her report, the trust, the office I do hold of you, not only take away, but let your sentence even fall upon my life”
This takes place when Othello is trying to prove, to the Duke and Brabantio that he has not used magic to make Desdemona love him.
He has such trust that Desdemona truly loves him that he tells them to bring Desdemona there to tell them all how she truly feels, and if she says it was not by her consent that she is with him, they can sentence him to death. This is important because it develops Othello as very trusting, so trusting that he puts his life in the hands of Desdemona, who could cause his death with simple words.
“Look to her, Moor, if thou hast eyes to see: She has deceiv’d her father and may thee”
Brabantio says to Othello that he should keep a close watch on Desdona, as she had deceived him, making him believe she was innocent and pure, when in fact she lied and ran off with Othello, and implies that if she did such a thing to her own father she could also Decieve Othello, especially since Othello is so trusting of her. After this Othello says he has no worries and trusts Desdemona completely.
The food that to him now is as luscious as locusts shall to him shortly as acerb as the coloquintida” This is said by Iago, and basically means that though Othello is in love with Desdemona now, soon he will bore of her and she will be worthless and unsatisfying to Othello. He says this to Roderigo in order to build his confidence and make him willing to go forth with Iago’s plan for revenge and money.
“ Let us be conjunctive in our revenge against him. If thou canst cuckold him, thou dost thyself a pleasure, me a sport”
Iago tells Roderrigo to make Desdemona cheat on Othello with him so that it will break up Othello as well as be pleasurable to Roderigo and fun for Iago to see the downfall of Othello and play games with his mind.
“The Moor is of a free and open nature, That thinks men honest that but seem to be so, And will as tenderly be led by the nose As asses are!”
Iago says to himself that because Othello is so trusting of him it will be easy to make him believe Iago’s lies, and trust that what Iago says is true. He is talking about how he is going to deceive Othello and make him believe that Cassio and Desdemona are having an affair to get his revenge on Cassio, and Othello and make it easier for him to make money off of Roderigo. He says that this will work because Othello is blindly trusting and stupidly so.
Michelle brodeur
A) turckey
B) Barbantio thinks that Othello can do magic and is casting spells on his daughter so that she will fall for him.
C) Roberigo wants to drowned him self because Desdemona still doesn’t love him, and is in love with Othello, and because Berbantio is letting her marry him.
D) Iago wants to use Roderigo for his money and because he is vulnerable and stupid.
E) Cuckold means to cheat on your husband.
Analyze text.
a) this is Iago talking and he is saying that if he isn’t in war he is honest and harmless.
b) Berbantio is talking and saying that Othello put on spell on his daughter to like him.
c) Othello is saying that he really believes that his wife loves him very much and is sacrificing himself and they can kill him if he is wrong.
d) Barbantio is saying that his draughts has betrayed him and is going to do the same to Othello.
e) Iago is speaking to Roderigo that he might have a chance with Desdemona because Othello will probably grow tired of her. And also that Desdemona will love him if he makes more money.
f) Iago is telling Roderigo that both of them hate Othelle, and that Desdemona will cheat on Othello with him.
g) Iago is saying that because Othello 9is an honest man and trust him, he can use this against him and make him look like an ass.
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