The reason I asked this question is because we know that Brabantio is against Othello marrying Desdemona because he is black. So then in scene two Duke is told that Desdemona is dead but not physically dead but dead to her father Brabantio. Then he want the person that wants to marry his daughter dead. When he found out who is was which was Othello, so his mood changed. After Othello told Duke how he felt about Desdemona he had a change of heart. The author wrote," I think this tale would win my daughter too. Good Brabantio. Take up this mangled matter at the best. Men do their broken weapons rather use Than their bare hands." This quote shows how Duke wanted Brabantio just to accept it as it is. Duke wants Brabantio to just accept the fact that Desdemona is getting married to a black guy.
To answer Iziah Question the duke is bascially the senators and they was having a meeting but it was interrupted by barbantio , othello , cassio , roderigo , iago , and some officers. Barbinto wants the meeting to stop because he wants to address the face that he believes that desdomna has been stolen from him and been put on a spell. The duke is already willing to take barbantio side In the text it states "Without more wider and more (overt) test "(37) this means that without more evidence then the doesnt know who sides to belive because when duke realize it was othello he begins to question who side he should be on so he decides to let othello speak. So bascially the duke was orginally on barbantio side he just need to make sure he hears othello's version to the problem as well
Question: Is Othello going to Cyprus to fight and and is he fighting Ottoman?
This part of the scene I was very confused because, I didn't know if the Duke and Senators was sending Othello out into Cyprus to defeat Ottoman. For example it states, "Valiant Othello, we must straight employ you against the general enemy Ottoman"(33).Im guessing that when he says "employ you" I think he means with a job something within his postion, and if he's talking about an enemy, maybe they're sending him to war. Maybe that's the reason why Desdemona wanted to go with Othello, because she thought it he goes to war she might not see him again.
What does Othello mean by "Heads grow beneath their shoulders"?
In this part of the book I became confused because, I didn't quite understand what Othello meant by "heads beneath the shoulders" in the novel it states, "The Anthropophagi, and mean whose heads (Do grow) beneath their shoulders" (39). What it means that Othello believes that the men they're going to approach are not human they do not have heads. Which means, they cannot think for themselves. Also, that their faces are on their chest because they're of another race which they also believe they're not human.
after the duke gave all theother people the option to figure it out do think the due has definte side that he wants to play apart of ?
honestly i think that the duke does have a part that he wants to play but he just not putting much word into because he doesn't want the other people to think that thats he picking sides because the duke is actually the one thats being quiet in the novel it states " Of modern seeming do perfer against him"(37). which was showing that he he doest want to choose something to say about the whole thing but he doesn't want to be to specific and that on the side he must be saying something to somebody that they agree with him. thats what i think that the duke is doing
When Othello is being accused by Brabantio, he seems confident of his innocence. He even asks the duke to bring Desdemona and assure his innocence. What do you think is the significance of Othello's confidence in this scene?
It is important to note that Othello feels extremely confident about his relationship with Desdemona and his innocence in their marriage. This is because Iago's plan then will be more effective because it will not only destroy Othello's confidence but also the faith Othello holds on his wife. When Othello is sent out to war, Brabantio tells him, " Look to her, Moor, if thou hast eyes to see. She has deceived her father, and may thee"(Shakespeare 49). Brabantio tries to convince Othello that if Desdemona deceived her father, she will do the same to her husband. Othello's response was, " My life upon her faith!" Meaning that he would put his life on their relationship. His confidence proves that although he is of a different race in Venice and appears to be easily intimidated, he can not easily be broken down. As a reader it is inferred that Othello's life revolves around Desdemona and the love he has for her. However, his confidence can only go to a certain extent and then comes the evil that will destroy what Othello stands for.
How did Desdemona betray Brabantio? Desdemona betrayed Brabantio by secretly marrying Othello and not telling her father. What made the situation worse is that Brabantio didn’t find out from Desdemona herself, he found out from Iago. Although Iago only told Brabantio because he wanted to get revenge on Othello for making Cassio the Lieutenant and not him. Brabantio says to Othello, “She has deceived her father and may thee”(49). He says that since Desdemona betrayed him, he may betray Othello as well. Although Brabantio attempted to discourage Othello, Othello still has faith in his wife and loves her.
Brabantio feels as though his daughter Desdemona has betrayed him by standing up for Othello. Brabantio feels as though Othello has poison his daughter and when Desdemona says she will be going to fight with her husband her father feels betrayed. Brabantio says , "she is abused, stolen from me, and corrupted by spells and medicines bought mountebanks". ( line 71 , page 33). Brababtio has it out for Othello since him and Desdemona eloped without his permission. Brabantio tells Othello that Desdemona will go against him because she betrayed him by leaving and being with Othello.
I agree with rashana that brabantio feels betrayed because his own daughter stood against him in fighting for othello's love. Brabantio feels as though othello is not right for desdemona an yet she still took his love over her fathers word an he feels betrayed "and she, in spite of nature, of years, of country, credit, everything, to fall in love with what she feared to look on!"(36). This shows that brabantio feels betrayed because how could she love something she grew up being taught to hate an take his word over her own fathers.
Why is Iago's plan bound to completely destroy Othello? What does he mean by "May cause is hearted; thine hath no less reason. Let us be conjunctive in our revenge against him"?
Iago's plan is bound to destroy Othello because he plans to destroy everything that Othello loves. In the beginning of his plotting, Iago wants to make all Venice believe that Othello sleeps with Iago's wife. This will push Desdemona to Iago's arms. Next is the plot to seperate Othello from his best friend, Cassio. Iago says, " After some time, to abuse Othello's (ear). That he is too familiar with his wife" (Shakespeare 55). Othello will feel alone and have no one to turn to, this will assure that he becomes an "outsider" in Venice. Finally, the quote means that he and Roderigo will join together to seperate Desdemona and Othello. This way Othello has two of his enemies trying to destroy him.
What may be another reason why Iago hates Othello? Iago not only hates Othello because he didn’t make him lieutenant, he hates him because there is a rumor that he had sex with his wife in his home and in his bed. After Rodrigo leaves and Iago is alone, he says, “And it is thought abroad that ‘twist my sheets... will do as if for surety”(55). He states that it has been rumored that Othello had sex with his wife in his home but he isn’t sure if it’s true. Although the rumor might not be true, Iago believes it and thinks it’s true. Othello betrayed Iago by having sex with his wife. It is highly likely that this incident contributes to why Iago hates Othello. Iago telling Brabantio that Othello and Desdemona eloped and is planning Othello’s demise because he wants to get revenge.
Iago uses Roderigo, and he uses him for money. Iago tricks Roderigo into thinking that they are both going to benefit for the money that Roderigo makes, but Iago is going to keep everything for himself. After Roderigo leaves and Iago is alone, he says, "Thus do I ever make my fool my purse" (55). Iago means that this dummy is going to make me money. Although Roderigo thinks they are working together to earn money, Iago is really betraying him by keep the money all for himself.
I think that Othello's confidence will lead to his downfall because he does not understand how mad Brabanito is. When Cassio told Brabanito hat Othello is with his daughter brabanito wanted to kill Othello and when cassio told Othello othello said " My services which i have done the signiory shall out tongue his complaints"(21). Basically Othello is saying that the things he did for the country should out voice whatever Barbanito has to say. He does not think about how serious this can be he feels like since he was a good fighter and fought for his country that he does not have to answer to whatever anybody has to say he thinks he s above the country or anybody who has power. This can clearly lead to the downfall of othello because he will eventually turn into some type of tyrant.
I agree with Shakiim that Othello's confidence will lead to his downfall because it will soon blind him. I think with Iago being manipulative and then Othello being so confident it will soon lead to him failing. In the text in Act 1 scene 3 it says, " The Moor is of a free and open nature that thinks men honest that but seem to be so," This is saying Othello is gullible and will believe anything because he is open to hear it.
I believe Iago is actually using Roderigo because, in this part of the book Roderigo and Iago are having a conversation about Desdemona. Roderigo is talking to Iago about how much he loves Desdemona. To the point where he actually say's he'll kill himself over the love for her but, Roderigo tells him not to but try to win her over by giving her money. The book states, "I could never better stead thee than now. Put money in thy purse" (51). Although Iago is telling Roderigo not to kill himself. He wants him to stay alive so, he can use him for his money. Which is why i believe Iago is using Roderigo.
What does Iago mean when he says, "Thus do I ever make fool my purse... But for my spot and profit"? What does this say about Iago?
Iago's purpose in the beginning of this soliloquy is to make it clear that his only purpose with Roderigo is to use him and take his money. By saying," But for my sport and profit" he means that he will use Roderigo to take his money and for fun. This makes it obvious to the reader that Iago is a manipulative individual who does not care for anyone else but himself. Through this, we can infer that Iago will not only go through with this plan but go to any extreme to achieve his devious goals because of how determined he is to do so.
In the quote " thus do I ever make fool my purse.. but for my spot and profit" ( page 55). Iago means that Rodrigo is his servant and while Iago keeps making him believe that he will have the chance to win Desdemona he will continue giving Iago money , and Rodrigo will continue to be the being the fool. Iago makes sure that he uses anyone so that he can be ahead in the later run. Iago purpose of using Rodrigo is to get revenge back on Othello. Iago knows that Rodrigo will never have Desdemona but he knows that Is the only way that he will do what ever Iago tells him. Iago has his manipulative ways that expresses him as s character in Othello.
Also what iago means in the quote is that he wants othello to continue to think that he could trust iago but really iago is just waiting for his chance to strike and get othello's position. Iago wants to be in othello's ear telling him stuff to have othello's constant trust and for othello to question Cassio "after some time to abuse othello's ear. That he is too familiar with his wife...to be suspected, framed to make women false." (55). This shows that iago means that othello is the fool for believing that he could trust iago, when all he wants to do is get back at othello for what he did to him.
Tyron Wilson What did Brabantio say Othello did to his daughter?
Brabantio accused Othello of drugging Desdemona. Brabantio does not believe that his daughter actually love Othello. Brabantio wants Desdemona to be with a rich white guy. He keeps referring to Othello as black,being very racist toward him. In this quote it says that Desdemona was a victim of Witchcraft. It says, "She is abused, stolin from me, and corrupted by spells and medicine bought of mounted bank; for nature so prepost rously to err being not deficient, blind, or lame of sense- witchcraft could not" (Shakesphere 33). Brabantio was saying how it is impossible for his daughter to fall for a black man, he would have to be a witch. Therefore, Brabantio accused Othello of drugging Desdemona being a witch.
What did Desdemona say to her father about Othello?
Desdemona tells her father that Othello is her husband but she stays loyal to him. Desdemona knows her father does not want her to be with a black man but she let him know that her and Othello is married. She constantly says that she his daughter but she is indeed married to Othello. In this quote it is about Desdemona speaks to her father about Othello being he husband and where her loyalty lies. It states, "My life and education both do learn me hot to respect yoy. You are the lord of duty. I am hither to you daughter but loves my husband" (Othello 41). Desdemona tells Brabantio that she love Othello and is loyal to Othello now. Therefore, Desdemona tells her father that she and Othello is married but she is still loyal as his daughter.
Desdemona explains to her father that she has finally found love. She tells her father that Othello has not put a spell on her , but that she has seen Othello for the man that he is and she loves him. Since Brabantio feels as though she has betrayed him Desdemona lets her father know that it is her duty to go with her husband. Othello has eloped with Othello so she feels as though she has no other choice but to go fight with him. Desdemona says , " that I did love the moor to live with him my downright violence and storms of fortunes " ( page 45). Desdemona says how she fell in love with Othello and how she can't change the way how she fells and she won't just because of her father.
What is one word to characterize Iago besides manipulative?
Another word to describe Iago is selfish. He uses other characters to get what he wants. In his monologue, he says "Thus do I ever make my fool my purse. For I mine own gained knowledge should profane if I would time expend with such a snipe but for my sport and profit" (55). Iago is saying that he wouldn't be caught with Roderigo if he wasn't getting something out of it. Because Iago is using Roderigo for his own personal gains, he can be considered a selfish character. He cares about nobody but himself and he makes it clear in the play.
Iago can also be characterized as mischievous. He causes most of the trouble throughout the play because of his hatred towards Othello. He says , "I follow him to serve my turn upon him"(9). Basically Iago is saying he's only planning to get revenge on Othello he doesn't really want to work for him. His naughty antics to benefit himself characterizes him as a troublesome person.
Iago has no motive. At first, his motive was the fact that Othello decided to make Cassio his lieutenant, which is the role Iago wanted to have: "As masterly as he. Mere prattle without practice Is all his soldiership" (I.1.28-29). Iago has made the point that although Cassio is good with logistics, he himself has far more experience than Cassio. Here then later says that he shall make "his fool", Roderigo, his purse. This means that he is only using Roderigo for his money. It becomes unclear whether his true motive is to gain revenge on Othello by telling Brabantio that he and Desdemona have eloped, or to take the lieutenant position from Cassio, or if it isbto get money, his motive has definitely become unclear. At this point, I believe that he just has malicious intentions to betray everyone he comes across for almost no reason.
I believe Iago's motive is to become powerful. In the novel, Iago is only Othello's assistant and believes he should have a higher position. Iago wanted to be the lieutenant, but Othello decided to give Cassio that position. According to the text, Iago was very jealous of Othello's decision and tries to get revenge. Iago running back was part of him trying to get revenge on Othello. Iago is using Othello and is trying to bring him down. Iago is hoping once Othello lose his power, he will be a head leader in charge with lots of power.
Is Iago manpuilating everyone ? Iago is bacially manipulating roderigo , othello , and brabatino. The way he is manupilating roderigo is he told roderiego that he is going to help him get desdomna back because he know thats who roderigo wants.So Iago is bascially acting like he hates othello so roderigo can help him tell brabanito about othello and desdomna. Iago is bascially describing othello as " Moor " in act 1 , which means he is referring to othello race protraying him as something else. So now because of othello color Iago warns barbinto about his color since he is now married to desdomna . He is already showing his ways to manipulate people and in this scene he is manupilating barbantio so he can listen to him and not have his own opinions about the marriage. So babrbinto does decides to listen to him he doesn approve of anybody marrying his daughter period. Including roderigo so Iago is being a huge maunuplitave because he know everybodies weakness and is taking advantage of them
Why does Desdamona pick Othello over her father Brabantio ?
Desdamona picks Othello over her father because Othello is her husband and shes in love with him. Even though she's married, she says that she will still be loyal to him. In the book Desdamona says, "I do perceive here a divided duty. To you i am bound for life and education . . . But here's my husband"(41). This shows that even though Desdamona picked her Husband over her father, that won't stop her from loving her dad and being his child. Maybe she wants to grow up and make her own decisions.
Why does Brabantio dislike the way Othello have his daughter?
Brabantio disagree with the way that Othello has his daughter because he believes that Othello has cast a spell on his daughter Desdamonain order to make her fall in love with him. In the book Brabantio says, "My daughter! O, my daughter!. . . she is abused, stol'n from me, and corrupted by spells and medicines bought of mountebanks; for nature so prepost'rously to err-- being not deficient, blind, or lame of sense-- sans witchcraft could not"(33). This shows that Brabantio believes that his daughter doesnt really love Othello and would never date someone like him, but she's only dating him because he believes that Othello practiced witchcraft on Desdamona. He thinks that Othello turned Desdamona into someone that she is not.
Do you think that Iago is using Roderigo as well for his own benefits?
I believe that Iago is using Roderigo for his own benefits because he's constantly telling Roderigo to sell his things in order to get money. Since Iago is helping Roderigo get Desdamona back i believe that Iago will try to get some money from him just because he's helping out. Iago is only in this situation because he wants to overthrow Othello and just to get Roderigo's money. In the book it says, "--put but money in thy purse. These Moors are changeable in their wills. Fill thy purse with money"(53). Iago is pretending to be helpful but really wants to help himself. he constantly tells Roderigo to get money, but in reality he doesn't care for Roderigo he's just wants his money just like how he wants Othello's power.
I agree with Ziana that Iago is using Rodrigo for his own benefits because Iago is very manipulative and he knows how to appeal to Rodrigo. Iago knows that Rodrigo is madly in love with Desdemona so he will often use Desdemona as a target to make Rodrigo hate Othello. Iago wants Rodrigo to continue to fall for Desdemona so that Othello can lose her, so he tells him to "put money in thy purse"(53). Iago is wise so he knows that having a lot of money may be able to win Desdemona over and she will fall for Rodrigo more easily. Having Rodrigo for his own benefits, Iago will be able to use him to get Desdemona. If Rodrigo is able to make Desdemona fall for him, then that will weaken Othello because Othello trusts his wife and then Iago will be able to manipulate Othello.
Barbantio have no respect for othello because he is black and he tricked Desdemona into falling in love with him. Power doesn't mean anything to Barbantio. He doesn't want his daughter to marry a black man that is ignoble to there familly.Barbantio wants his own kind to be in the family. Desdemona was not forced or tricked, but on her own decision to fall in love with Othello. Desdemona falling in love with Othello is betrayal. To Barbantio because of all things that he has done for desdemona, she still goes on doing the things he ask her not to do. Barbantio raised his daughter to have a good life and make the decisions that would be smart. Not make a choice that would destroy the whole family tree. In act.1.sc.3. Barbantio bawls about how he did all the things he did for Desdemona and now she repays him by falling in love with a black man that Barbantio hates. "A maiden never bold, of spirit so still and quiet that her motion blushed at herself. And she, in spite of nature, of years, of country, credit, everything, to fall in love with what she feared to look on!".(35). This explains why Barbantio doesn't have any respect for Othello. Othello skin color should not be judged, he should be judge by character. What Barbantio heard about Othello were all lies, he wasn't doing those things to Desdemona. Barbantio wants a man he feels will take good care of his daughter. That's Othello.
why does Iago have to clalm Rodrigo down when he gets emotional?
Iago have to get Rodrigo to a calm position when he gets emotional because Rodrigo is madly in love with Desdemona and feels ashamed that he didn't tell her his true feelings. Iago being a good friend to Rodrigo, tells him that he need to control his emotions and use his common sense. I ago says how the gate hasn't close yet, but he still needs to think about a way that he can get Desdemona In his arms. In act.1.sc.3. Iago explains that Rodrigo need to control his emotions because they will only get in the way of him getting ahead or the next man will take who or what he desires. "Rodrigo: What should I do?I confess it is my shame to be so fond, but it is not my virtue to amend it. Iago: Virtue? A fig? Tis in ourselves that we thus or thus. Our bodies are our gardens, to which our wills are gardeners. So that if we plant nettles or sow lettuce, set hyssop and weed up thyme, supply it with one gender of herbs or distract with many, either to have it sterile with idleness or manures with industry".(51). This explain why Iago must get Rodrigo to a calm position when he gets emotional. Being the lover of Desdemona is Rodrigo only goal. With his emotions in the way, he will never win her love, then everthing will be ok for them.
What does Iago really feel about Othello? Iago believes that Othello is very gullible and will believe anything that he hears. Othello places a lot of trust into his men; so Iago uses this to his advantage as a part of his manipulation plan. Based on the excerpt from the text it states, "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 th' nose as asses" (55). Iago compares Othello to that of a [donkey]. He knows that whatever he tells Othello, Othello will believe him because he thinks he is on his side. Little do Othello really know, Iago is plotting against him and seeking revenge for having him as a servant instead of his lieutenant.
Why does Iago need to use Othello for his on benefits ? Why can't he achieve his own success Or power ?
Iago manipulates by continuously telling lies to Othello in order to benefit himself. He has absolutely no loyalty to Othello but remains in Othello's personal business in order to know all of the benefits that come along with Othello's power. Iago states on page 21 , " Though in the trade of war I have slain men, Yet do I hold it very stuff o' th' conscience. To do no contrived murder. I lack iniquilty to do me service. Nine or ten times I had thought t' have yerked him here under the ribs."(1-5) Iago acts like he has loyalty towards Othello when in all actually his loyalty now lies with Brabantio since Othello didn't place him into position of lieutenant.
What connection does the three locations have to do with the situation in this scene?
The locations is just a way to show the relations between where Othello was supposed to be sentenced. Being that he was a general, he had to fight into the battle between Cyprus and the Venice. It was mentioned in this scene paticularly because it was mentioned between the Dukes, Barbantio, Othello, and Desdemona. Barbantio says, "So let the Turks of Cyprus us beguile, we lose it not so long as we can smile...The Turks with a most preparation makes for Cyprus. Othello, the fortitude of the place is best known to you" (43-45). This basically goes to show that because the battle field were place that Othello can be away from Desdemona and her father, it goes to show that it was needed to be mentioned in this scene.
What makes Othello an outsider other than his race ?
Othello can be considered an outsider because of his stubbornness and over confident behavior. Othello does not let the jealously and hatred effect him in anyway. "Let him do his spite. My services which I have done the signiory. Shall out-tongue his complaints"(21). He is saying whatever Iago does he won't be worried because he has more power. His confidence due to his power sets him aside from others in the play
Do you think that Othello has too much faith in Desdemona's loyalty?
I think that Othello does have too much faith in Desdemona's loyalty. Othello explains to the Duke, "would Desdemona seriously incline, But still the house affairs would draw her thence, which ever as she could with haste dispatch she'd come again, and with a greedy ear devour up my discourse" (1.3.170). This shows that Othello strongly believes in Desdemona, but he's too confident in her loyalty.
I agree with Micha'elle and I believe that Othello believes and trusts his wife's wife's loyalty too much. When Othello is speaking with Brabantio, he tells Brabantio that he trusts Desdemona and he does not believe that she will ever be disloyal to him. Othello says, "My faith upon her life"(1.3.294). Even though people are trying to warn Othello that if she went against her father, she will go against him he does not believe them. Othello is willing to put his life on the line for Desdemona's honesty. This can be dangerous because Othello will never know when his wife is being unfaithful to him because he have too much honesty with her.
I agree that Ohtello is extremely too confident in Desdemona but I believe he has a right to be because of the simple fact that she went against her father's and everyone else's wishes. As Brabantio stated Desdemona"shunned the wealth curled (darlings) o four nation"(25) to be with Othello. She went against the norm and others for him. She made a huge sacrifice. Therefore, I believe Othello's trust in Desdemona is quite reasonable.
Is it possible that the Duke may turn on Brabantio side instead of Othello?
It is possible that the Duke may turn on Brabantio side instead of listening to Othello. This is possible because the Duke may have children and may understand a fathers point of view on this situation. The Duke mentions that he has a daughter and that she might also fall for Othello by his words on page 41. This may make the Duke understand Brabantios perspective and reason to why Brabantio may want to take control of his daughters relation with Othello.
I disagree I think the Duke will side with Othello because he seems to judge out of character rather than just color. The Duke takes up for Othello to Brabantio and says,"Your son-in-law is far more fair than black"(49). Clearly, the Duke sees character rather than skin color. Also, I doubt the Duke will go against a man he needs to fight a war for him.
How is Iago manipulative in the the book so far? Iago is very manipulative to some of the characters in the book because he is able to persuade them do things they would not have done on their own. In the beginning of the play, Iago finds out about Desdemona and Othello's marriage and he goes to persuade Brabantio that he should be angry and do something about the situation. For an example, he says "An old black ram is tupping with your white ewe... rise, rise or else the devil will make a great grand sire of you"(1.1.86-91). Iago is clearly trying to manipulate Brabantio into disliking Othello because he uses the word "tupping" which means sexual intercourse. Iago is trying to reference that a black man is having sex with his innocent pure white daughter. Iago is intelligent and he knows the love that Brabantio has for his daughter, so he knew that telling Brabantio that his daughter married without his permission would have hurt him. Because of Iago, Brabantio grows angry with his daughter because he feels that she was not being loyal to him and now Brabantio wants trouble with Othello.
Why does Iago want everybody to basically unsuccessful. Iago is a person that has envy he wants every one to be in drama or go against each other. He is greedy for money and power. Iago wants Roderigo to spend all his money on land to try to impress Desdemona and he wants money for giving advice to Roderigo on how to get Desdemona beacusee he is in love with her. But in reality Iago just want all Roderigo money. For example Iago states " Thus do i ever make my fool my purse"(55). This explains how Iago keep telling Roderigo to put thy money in thy purse by saying spending all his money for Desdemona put he is going to take all his money because Roderigo is a fool he is not smart enough to know that Iago just want to take all him money from him.
After Roderigo discovers that Desdemona is never leaving Othello, he tells Iago that he wants to kill himself by drowning. Iago tells him he thinks its very foolish for him to kill himself for love. Roderigo states, " It is silliness to live, when to live is torment, and then have we a prescription to die when death is our physician" (49). To clarify, Roderigo is saying there is no purpose to live and death seems like the only answer only because Desdemona doesn't want him. However, it seems like she never wanted him. So would it make sense for Roderigo to kill himself, for the reason that since he can not have his true love then it is no purpose to living. Showing how Roderigo seen death as the only answer to escape his unloved life.
Will Iago's plan to bring down Othello actually work?
Iago is already using Roderigo for his money for his own personal use. For now, Roderigo is the only fool spawned from Iago . Iago plans to use Cassio to go against Othello. Iago states, " To get his place and to plume up my will. In double knavery. How? How? Let’s see.After some time, to abuse Othello’s ear.That he is too familiar with his wife.He hath a person and a smooth dispose. To be suspected, framed to make women false.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 th' nose.As asses are.I have ’t. It is engendered! Hell and night. Must bring this monstrous birth to the world’s light." (55). To clarify, Iago is going to make it seem like Cassio is messing with Desdemona to anger Othello. If Othello is angered them he might kill Cassio then lose his job and go to jail. Which will make Iago happy because then Cassio is gone and Othello and he will be left to get the position in the army. However, with all great plans, one little thing could cause it to fall though. Showing how his plan may work but it might not go as planned.
Why do Brabantio believe that somebody must had put a spell on his daughter ?
Brabantio can't believe the fact that his daughter is married to Othello. He thinks that his daughter did not make this decision on her own. Branbantio thinks that she was force to wed Othello. Brabantio states, "For nature so prepost'rously to err, Being not deficient, blind, or lame of sense,Sans witchcraft could not" (lines 65-67). Brabantio believes that his daughter marrying Othello is a huge mistake. He believes that its a mistake and that some one must had put a spell on his daughter. He believes also that his daughter must had not been at the right frame of mind when she married Othello.
Iago thinks desdemonia is a golddogger. while roderigo is going through it over his love for her iago's advice is to get his money up. he tells roderigo a number of times to : " put money in thy purse" (51). he believes that by doing this he will win her over. he thinks she is only using Othello and will soon leave him. so he tells roderigo to get ready now and save up his money for her because when she othello she will come straight to him because he has money and thats all she wants. this is not true and is simply another one of iago's manipulative schemes to get ahead.
how does the duke's words on Othello and Desdemona go against others ?
Everyone believe othello set desdemona up to marry him, but she truelly loves him for who he is. she admired him since they were younger and finally has him to herself. her father, brabantio, doesnt approve of it and thinks he used some kind of magic or spell to get her. while going through all these accusations othello tells the mean how he got desdemona without magic but simply with love and the duke understands and believes him. the duke states ,"I think this tale would win my daughter too.Good Brabantio.Take up this mangled matter at the best."(41). the dukes words spoke out against everyone else's. others did not believe othellos lovestory but the duke was open to hear and accept it. he then trys to get brabantio to hear the boys claim but he has no luck.
what does the duke mean when he says "The robbed that smiles steals something from the thief,He robs himself that spends a bootless grief"(43).
The duke is telling Brabantio to let his daughter go. he is saying that although he doesnt like the situation he should just accept it and move on.the duke says "Let me speak like yourself and lay a sentence.Which, as a grise or step, may help these lovers.When remedies are past, the griefs are ended By seeing the worst, which late on hopes depended." he is saying in the words of brabantio there is nothing he can do to change his daughters mind or heart so he needs to just accept his daughters decision and live with it. he may not agree with her choice in men but he should and will have to live with it at some point.
Will Brabantio let Desdemona and Othello be in love or will he try to find away for them to break up? In my opinion Brabantio will not try to break up his daughter and Othello but he will feel a lack of trust in her further on in the book. For instance after going to the other senators about Othello Brabantio gives up and says," Look to her Moor, if thou hast eyes to see, she has deceived her father and may thee"(49). Although he does put fear in Othello about Desdemona being trustworthy, he seems done the the situation and just tells Othello to watch after Desdemona.
Iago assures Rodrigo that if he continues to save money he will soon get Desdemona because he believes that she is only with Othello for a short period of time and will soon get tired of him. Iago uses Rodrigo as a tool to get back at Othello; Rodrigo likes Desdemona therefore is willing to follow Iago into whatever it takes in order to get to Desdemona. Iago tells him, “it cannot be that Desdemona should (long) continue her love to the Moor – put money in thy purse – nor he his to her . . . when she is sated with his body she will find the (error) of her choice” (53). Iago states that Desdemona is only interested in sexual intercourse with Othello therefore she will soon get satisfied and leave him for someone else. He thinks she will get bored of being with him and that when that happens it will be Rodrigo’s chance to win her over. He tells Rodrigo that the only way to do so though is if he saves up only in his wallet. The money he tells Rodrigo he will end up keeping for himself and Desdemona won’t actually end up being his for his promises to Rodrigo are untrue.
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My question is what side does Duke play?
ReplyDeleteThe reason I asked this question is because we know that Brabantio is against Othello marrying Desdemona because he is black. So then in scene two Duke is told that Desdemona is dead but not physically dead but dead to her father Brabantio. Then he want the person that wants to marry his daughter dead. When he found out who is was which was Othello, so his mood changed. After Othello told Duke how he felt about Desdemona he had a change of heart. The author wrote," I think this tale would win my daughter too.
Good Brabantio. Take up this mangled matter at the best.
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Than their bare hands." This quote shows how Duke wanted Brabantio just to accept it as it is. Duke wants Brabantio to just accept the fact that Desdemona is getting married to a black guy.
To answer Iziah Question the duke is bascially the senators and they was having a meeting but it was interrupted by barbantio , othello , cassio , roderigo , iago , and some officers. Barbinto wants the meeting to stop because he wants to address the face that he believes that desdomna has been stolen from him and been put on a spell. The duke is already willing to take barbantio side In the text it states "Without more wider and more (overt) test "(37) this means that without more evidence then the doesnt know who sides to belive because when duke realize it was othello he begins to question who side he should be on so he decides to let othello speak. So bascially the duke was orginally on barbantio side he just need to make sure he hears othello's version to the problem as well
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Question: Is Othello going to Cyprus to fight and and is he fighting Ottoman?
ReplyDeleteThis part of the scene I was very confused because, I didn't know if the Duke and Senators was sending Othello out into Cyprus to defeat Ottoman. For example it states, "Valiant Othello, we must straight employ you against the general enemy Ottoman"(33).Im guessing that when he says "employ you" I think he means with a job something within his postion, and if he's talking about an enemy, maybe they're sending him to war. Maybe that's the reason why Desdemona wanted to go with Othello, because she thought it he goes to war she might not see him again.
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ReplyDeleteIn this part of the book I became confused because, I didn't quite understand what Othello meant by "heads beneath the shoulders" in the novel it states, "The Anthropophagi, and mean whose heads (Do grow) beneath their shoulders" (39). What it means that Othello believes that the men they're going to approach are not human they do not have heads. Which means, they cannot think for themselves. Also, that their faces are on their chest because they're of another race which they also believe they're not human.
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Deleteafter the duke gave all theother people the option to figure it out do think the due has definte side that he wants to play apart of ?
ReplyDeletehonestly i think that the duke does have a part that he wants to play but he just not putting much word into because he doesn't want the other people to think that thats he picking sides because the duke is actually the one thats being quiet in the novel it states " Of modern seeming do perfer against him"(37). which was showing that he he doest want to choose something to say about the whole thing but he doesn't want to be to specific and that on the side he must be saying something to somebody that they agree with him. thats what i think that the duke is doing
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DeleteWhen Othello is being accused by Brabantio, he seems confident of his innocence. He even asks the duke to bring Desdemona and assure his innocence. What do you think is the significance of Othello's confidence in this scene?
ReplyDeleteIt is important to note that Othello feels extremely confident about his relationship with Desdemona and his innocence in their marriage. This is because Iago's plan then will be more effective because it will not only destroy Othello's confidence but also the faith Othello holds on his wife. When Othello is sent out to war, Brabantio tells him, " Look to her, Moor, if thou hast eyes to see. She has deceived her father, and may thee"(Shakespeare 49). Brabantio tries to convince Othello that if Desdemona deceived her father, she will do the same to her husband. Othello's response was, " My life upon her faith!" Meaning that he would put his life on their relationship. His confidence proves that although he is of a different race in Venice and appears to be easily intimidated, he can not easily be broken down. As a reader it is inferred that Othello's life revolves around Desdemona and the love he has for her. However, his confidence can only go to a certain extent and then comes the evil that will destroy what Othello stands for.
How did Desdemona betray Brabantio?
ReplyDeleteDesdemona betrayed Brabantio by secretly marrying Othello and not telling her father. What made the situation worse is that Brabantio didn’t find out from Desdemona herself, he found out from Iago. Although Iago only told Brabantio because he wanted to get revenge on Othello for making Cassio the Lieutenant and not him. Brabantio says to Othello, “She has deceived her father and may thee”(49). He says that since Desdemona betrayed him, he may betray Othello as well. Although Brabantio attempted to discourage Othello, Othello still has faith in his wife and loves her.
Brabantio feels as though his daughter Desdemona has betrayed him by standing up for Othello. Brabantio feels as though Othello has poison his daughter and when Desdemona says she will be going to fight with her husband her father feels betrayed. Brabantio says , "she is abused, stolen from me, and corrupted by spells and medicines bought mountebanks". ( line 71 , page 33). Brababtio has it out for Othello since him and Desdemona eloped without his permission. Brabantio tells Othello that Desdemona will go against him because she betrayed him by leaving and being with Othello.
DeleteI agree with rashana that brabantio feels betrayed because his own daughter stood against him in fighting for othello's love. Brabantio feels as though othello is not right for desdemona an yet she still took his love over her fathers word an he feels betrayed "and she, in spite of nature, of years, of country, credit, everything, to fall in love with what she feared to look on!"(36). This shows that brabantio feels betrayed because how could she love something she grew up being taught to hate an take his word over her own fathers.
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Why is Iago's plan bound to completely destroy Othello? What does he mean by "May cause is hearted; thine hath no less reason. Let us be conjunctive in our revenge against him"?
ReplyDeleteIago's plan is bound to destroy Othello because he plans to destroy everything that Othello loves. In the beginning of his plotting, Iago wants to make all Venice believe that Othello sleeps with Iago's wife. This will push Desdemona to Iago's arms. Next is the plot to seperate Othello from his best friend, Cassio. Iago says, " After some time, to abuse Othello's (ear). That he is too familiar with his wife" (Shakespeare 55). Othello will feel alone and have no one to turn to, this will assure that he becomes an "outsider" in Venice. Finally, the quote means that he and Roderigo will join together to seperate Desdemona and Othello. This way Othello has two of his enemies trying to destroy him.
What may be another reason why Iago hates Othello?
ReplyDeleteIago not only hates Othello because he didn’t make him lieutenant, he hates him because there is a rumor that he had sex with his wife in his home and in his bed. After Rodrigo leaves and Iago is alone, he says, “And it is thought abroad that ‘twist my sheets... will do as if for surety”(55). He states that it has been rumored that Othello had sex with his wife in his home but he isn’t sure if it’s true. Although the rumor might not be true, Iago believes it and thinks it’s true. Othello betrayed Iago by having sex with his wife. It is highly likely that this incident contributes to why Iago hates Othello. Iago telling Brabantio that Othello and Desdemona eloped and is planning Othello’s demise because he wants to get revenge.
Who does Iago use ? What does he uses them for ?
ReplyDeleteIago uses Roderigo, and he uses him for money. Iago tricks Roderigo into thinking that they are both going to benefit for the money that Roderigo makes, but Iago is going to keep everything for himself. After Roderigo leaves and Iago is alone, he says, "Thus do I ever make my fool my purse" (55). Iago means that this dummy is going to make me money. Although Roderigo thinks they are working together to earn money, Iago is really betraying him by keep the money all for himself.
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I think that Othello's confidence will lead to his downfall because he does not understand how mad Brabanito is. When Cassio told Brabanito hat Othello is with his daughter brabanito wanted to kill Othello and when cassio told Othello othello said " My services which i have done the signiory shall out tongue his complaints"(21). Basically Othello is saying that the things he did for the country should out voice whatever Barbanito has to say. He does not think about how serious this can be he feels like since he was a good fighter and fought for his country that he does not have to answer to whatever anybody has to say he thinks he s above the country or anybody who has power. This can clearly lead to the downfall of othello because he will eventually turn into some type of tyrant.
I agree with Shakiim that Othello's confidence will lead to his downfall because it will soon blind him. I think with Iago being manipulative and then Othello being so confident it will soon lead to him failing. In the text in Act 1 scene 3 it says, " The Moor is of a free and open nature that thinks men honest that but seem to be so," This is saying Othello is gullible and will believe anything because he is open to hear it.
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ReplyDeleteI believe Iago is actually using Roderigo because, in this part of the book Roderigo and Iago are having a conversation about Desdemona. Roderigo is talking to Iago about how much he loves Desdemona. To the point where he actually say's he'll kill himself over the love for her but, Roderigo tells him not to but try to win her over by giving her money. The book states, "I could never better stead thee than now. Put money in thy purse" (51). Although Iago is telling Roderigo not to kill himself. He wants him to stay alive so, he can use him for his money. Which is why i believe Iago is using Roderigo.
What does Iago mean when he says, "Thus do I ever make fool my purse... But for my spot and profit"? What does this say about Iago?
ReplyDeleteIago's purpose in the beginning of this soliloquy is to make it clear that his only purpose with Roderigo is to use him and take his money. By saying," But for my sport and profit" he means that he will use Roderigo to take his money and for fun. This makes it obvious to the reader that Iago is a manipulative individual who does not care for anyone else but himself. Through this, we can infer that Iago will not only go through with this plan but go to any extreme to achieve his devious goals because of how determined he is to do so.
In the quote " thus do I ever make fool my purse.. but for my spot and profit" ( page 55). Iago means that Rodrigo is his servant and while Iago keeps making him believe that he will have the chance to win Desdemona he will continue giving Iago money , and Rodrigo will continue to be the being the fool. Iago makes sure that he uses anyone so that he can be ahead in the later run. Iago purpose of using Rodrigo is to get revenge back on Othello. Iago knows that Rodrigo will never have Desdemona but he knows that Is the only way that he will do what ever Iago tells him. Iago has his manipulative ways that expresses him as s character in Othello.
DeleteAlso what iago means in the quote is that he wants othello to continue to think that he could trust iago but really iago is just waiting for his chance to strike and get othello's position. Iago wants to be in othello's ear telling him stuff to have othello's constant trust and for othello to question Cassio "after some time to abuse othello's ear. That he is too familiar with his wife...to be suspected, framed to make women false." (55). This shows that iago means that othello is the fool for believing that he could trust iago, when all he wants to do is get back at othello for what he did to him.
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Brabantio accused Othello of drugging Desdemona. Brabantio does not believe that his daughter actually love Othello. Brabantio wants Desdemona to be with a rich white guy. He keeps referring to Othello as black,being very racist toward him. In this quote it says that Desdemona was a victim of Witchcraft. It says, "She is abused, stolin from me, and corrupted by spells and medicine bought of mounted bank; for nature so prepost rously to err being not deficient, blind, or lame of sense- witchcraft could not" (Shakesphere 33). Brabantio was saying how it is impossible for his daughter to fall for a black man, he would have to be a witch. Therefore, Brabantio accused Othello of drugging Desdemona being a witch.
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ReplyDeleteDesdemona tells her father that Othello is her husband but she stays loyal to him. Desdemona knows her father does not want her to be with a black man but she let him know that her and Othello is married. She constantly says that she his daughter but she is indeed married to Othello. In this quote it is about Desdemona speaks to her father about Othello being he husband and where her loyalty lies. It states, "My life and education both do learn me hot to respect yoy. You are the lord of duty. I am hither to you daughter but loves my husband" (Othello 41). Desdemona tells Brabantio that she love Othello and is loyal to Othello now. Therefore, Desdemona tells her father that she and Othello is married but she is still loyal as his daughter.
Desdemona explains to her father that she has finally found love. She tells her father that Othello has not put a spell on her , but that she has seen Othello for the man that he is and she loves him. Since Brabantio feels as though she has betrayed him Desdemona lets her father know that it is her duty to go with her husband. Othello has eloped with Othello so she feels as though she has no other choice but to go fight with him. Desdemona says , " that I did love the moor to live with him my downright violence and storms of fortunes " ( page 45). Desdemona says how she fell in love with Othello and how she can't change the way how she fells and she won't just because of her father.
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ReplyDeleteAnother word to describe Iago is selfish. He uses other characters to get what he wants. In his monologue, he says "Thus do I ever make my fool my purse. For I mine own gained knowledge should profane if I would time expend with such a snipe but for my sport and profit" (55). Iago is saying that he wouldn't be caught with Roderigo if he wasn't getting something out of it. Because Iago is using Roderigo for his own personal gains, he can be considered a selfish character. He cares about nobody but himself and he makes it clear in the play.
Iago can also be characterized as mischievous. He causes most of the trouble throughout the play because of his hatred towards Othello. He says , "I follow him to serve my turn upon him"(9). Basically Iago is saying he's only planning to get revenge on Othello he doesn't really want to work for him. His naughty antics to benefit himself characterizes him as a troublesome person.
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ReplyDeleteIago has no motive. At first, his motive was the fact that Othello decided to make Cassio his lieutenant, which is the role Iago wanted to have: "As masterly as he. Mere prattle without practice
Is all his soldiership" (I.1.28-29). Iago has made the point that although Cassio is good with logistics, he himself has far more experience than Cassio. Here then later says that he shall make "his fool", Roderigo, his purse. This means that he is only using Roderigo for his money. It becomes unclear whether his true motive is to gain revenge on Othello by telling Brabantio that he and Desdemona have eloped, or to take the lieutenant position from Cassio, or if it isbto get money, his motive has definitely become unclear. At this point, I believe that he just has malicious intentions to betray everyone he comes across for almost no reason.
I believe Iago's motive is to become powerful. In the novel, Iago is only Othello's assistant and believes he should have a higher position. Iago wanted to be the lieutenant, but Othello decided to give Cassio that position. According to the text, Iago was very jealous of Othello's decision and tries to get revenge. Iago running back was part of him trying to get revenge on Othello. Iago is using Othello and is trying to bring him down. Iago is hoping once Othello lose his power, he will be a head leader in charge with lots of power.
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ReplyDeleteIago is bacially manipulating roderigo , othello , and brabatino. The way he is manupilating roderigo is he told roderiego that he is going to help him get desdomna back because he know thats who roderigo wants.So Iago is bascially acting like he hates othello so roderigo can help him tell brabanito about othello and desdomna. Iago is bascially describing othello as " Moor " in act 1 , which means he is referring to othello race protraying him as something else. So now because of othello color Iago warns barbinto about his color since he is now married to desdomna . He is already showing his ways to manipulate people and in this scene he is manupilating barbantio so he can listen to him and not have his own opinions about the marriage. So babrbinto does decides to listen to him he doesn approve of anybody marrying his daughter period. Including roderigo so Iago is being a huge maunuplitave because he know everybodies weakness and is taking advantage of them
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DeleteWhy does Desdamona pick Othello over her father Brabantio ?
ReplyDeleteDesdamona picks Othello over her father because Othello is her husband and shes in love with him. Even though she's married, she says that she will still be loyal to him. In the book Desdamona says, "I do perceive here a divided duty. To you i am bound for life and education . . . But here's my husband"(41). This shows that even though Desdamona picked her Husband over her father, that won't stop her from loving her dad and being his child. Maybe she wants to grow up and make her own decisions.
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ReplyDeleteWhy does Brabantio dislike the way Othello have his daughter?
ReplyDeleteBrabantio disagree with the way that Othello has his daughter because he believes that Othello has cast a spell on his daughter Desdamonain order to make her fall in love with him. In the book Brabantio says, "My daughter! O, my daughter!. . . she is abused, stol'n from me, and corrupted by spells and medicines bought of mountebanks; for nature so prepost'rously to err-- being not deficient, blind, or lame of sense-- sans witchcraft could not"(33). This shows that Brabantio believes that his daughter doesnt really love Othello and would never date someone like him, but she's only dating him because he believes that Othello practiced witchcraft on Desdamona. He thinks that Othello turned Desdamona into someone that she is not.
Do you think that Iago is using Roderigo as well for his own benefits?
ReplyDeleteI believe that Iago is using Roderigo for his own benefits because he's constantly telling Roderigo to sell his things in order to get money. Since Iago is helping Roderigo get Desdamona back i believe that Iago will try to get some money from him just because he's helping out. Iago is only in this situation because he wants to overthrow Othello and just to get Roderigo's money. In the book it says, "--put but money in thy purse. These Moors are changeable in their wills. Fill thy purse with money"(53). Iago is pretending to be helpful but really wants to help himself. he constantly tells Roderigo to get money, but in reality he doesn't care for Roderigo he's just wants his money just like how he wants Othello's power.
I agree with Ziana that Iago is using Rodrigo for his own benefits because Iago is very manipulative and he knows how to appeal to Rodrigo. Iago knows that Rodrigo is madly in love with Desdemona so he will often use Desdemona as a target to make Rodrigo hate Othello. Iago wants Rodrigo to continue to fall for Desdemona so that Othello can lose her, so he tells him to "put money in thy purse"(53). Iago is wise so he knows that having a lot of money may be able to win Desdemona over and she will fall for Rodrigo more easily. Having Rodrigo for his own benefits, Iago will be able to use him to get Desdemona. If Rodrigo is able to make Desdemona fall for him, then that will weaken Othello because Othello trusts his wife and then Iago will be able to manipulate Othello.
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Why doesn't Barbantio have respect for othello?
ReplyDeleteBarbantio have no respect for othello because he is black and he tricked Desdemona into falling in love with him. Power doesn't mean anything to Barbantio. He doesn't want his daughter to marry a black man that is ignoble to there familly.Barbantio wants his own kind to be in the family. Desdemona was not forced or tricked, but on her own decision to fall in love with Othello. Desdemona falling in love with Othello is betrayal. To Barbantio because of all things that he has done for desdemona, she still goes on doing the things he ask her not to do. Barbantio raised his daughter to have a good life and make the decisions that would be smart. Not make a choice that would destroy the whole family tree. In act.1.sc.3. Barbantio bawls about how he did all the things he did for Desdemona and now she repays him by falling in love with a black man that Barbantio hates. "A maiden never bold, of spirit so still and quiet that her motion blushed at herself. And she, in spite of nature, of years, of country, credit, everything, to fall in love with what she feared to look on!".(35). This explains why Barbantio doesn't have any respect for Othello. Othello skin color should not be judged, he should be judge by character. What Barbantio heard about Othello were all lies, he wasn't doing those things to Desdemona. Barbantio wants a man he feels will take good care of his daughter. That's Othello.
why does Iago have to clalm Rodrigo down when he gets emotional?
ReplyDeleteIago have to get Rodrigo to a calm position when he gets emotional because Rodrigo is madly in love with Desdemona and feels ashamed that he didn't tell her his true feelings. Iago being a good friend to Rodrigo, tells him that he need to control his emotions and use his common sense. I ago says how the gate hasn't close yet, but he still needs to think about a way that he can get Desdemona In his arms. In act.1.sc.3. Iago explains that Rodrigo need to control his emotions because they will only get in the way of him getting ahead or the next man will take who or what he desires. "Rodrigo: What should I do?I confess it is my shame to be so fond, but it is not my virtue to amend it. Iago: Virtue? A fig? Tis in ourselves that we thus or thus. Our bodies are our gardens, to which our wills are gardeners. So that if we plant nettles or sow lettuce, set hyssop and weed up thyme, supply it with one gender of herbs or distract with many, either to have it sterile with idleness or manures with industry".(51). This explain why Iago must get Rodrigo to a calm position when he gets emotional. Being the lover of Desdemona is Rodrigo only goal. With his emotions in the way, he will never win her love, then everthing will be ok for them.
What does Iago really feel about Othello?
ReplyDeleteIago believes that Othello is very gullible and will believe anything that he hears. Othello places a lot of trust into his men; so Iago uses this to his advantage as a part of his manipulation plan. Based on the excerpt from the text it states, "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 th' nose as asses" (55). Iago compares Othello to that of a [donkey]. He knows that whatever he tells Othello, Othello will believe him because he thinks he is on his side. Little do Othello really know, Iago is plotting against him and seeking revenge for having him as a servant instead of his lieutenant.
Why does Iago need to use Othello for his on benefits ? Why can't he achieve his own success Or power ?
ReplyDeleteIago manipulates by continuously telling lies to Othello in order to benefit himself. He has absolutely no loyalty to Othello but remains in Othello's personal business in order to know all of the benefits that come along with Othello's power. Iago states on page 21 , " Though in the trade of war I have slain men, Yet do I hold it very stuff o' th' conscience. To do no contrived murder. I lack iniquilty to do me service. Nine or ten times I had thought t' have yerked him here under the ribs."(1-5) Iago acts like he has loyalty towards Othello when in all actually his loyalty now lies with Brabantio since Othello didn't place him into position of lieutenant.
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DeleteWhat connection does the three locations have to do with the situation in this scene?
ReplyDeleteThe locations is just a way to show the relations between where Othello was supposed to be sentenced. Being that he was a general, he had to fight into the battle between Cyprus and the Venice. It was mentioned in this scene paticularly because it was mentioned between the Dukes, Barbantio, Othello, and Desdemona. Barbantio says, "So let the Turks of Cyprus us beguile, we lose it not so long as we can smile...The Turks with a most preparation makes for Cyprus. Othello, the fortitude of the place is best known to you" (43-45). This basically goes to show that because the battle field were place that Othello can be away from Desdemona and her father, it goes to show that it was needed to be mentioned in this scene.
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DeleteWhat makes Othello an outsider other than his race ?
ReplyDeleteOthello can be considered an outsider because of his stubbornness and over confident behavior. Othello does not let the jealously and hatred effect him in anyway. "Let him do his spite. My services which I have done the signiory. Shall out-tongue his complaints"(21). He is saying whatever Iago does he won't be worried because he has more power. His confidence due to his power sets him aside from others in the play
12/15 Not convinced by this response that he is OVERLY confident.
DeleteDo you think that Othello has too much faith in Desdemona's loyalty?
ReplyDeleteI think that Othello does have too much faith in Desdemona's loyalty. Othello explains to the Duke, "would Desdemona seriously incline, But still the house affairs would draw her thence, which ever as she could with haste dispatch she'd come again, and with a greedy ear devour up my discourse" (1.3.170). This shows that Othello strongly believes in Desdemona, but he's too confident in her loyalty.
I agree with Micha'elle and I believe that Othello believes and trusts his wife's wife's loyalty too much. When Othello is speaking with Brabantio, he tells Brabantio that he trusts Desdemona and he does not believe that she will ever be disloyal to him. Othello says, "My faith upon her life"(1.3.294). Even though people are trying to warn Othello that if she went against her father, she will go against him he does not believe them. Othello is willing to put his life on the line for Desdemona's honesty. This can be dangerous because Othello will never know when his wife is being unfaithful to him because he have too much honesty with her.
DeleteI agree that Ohtello is extremely too confident in Desdemona but I believe he has a right to be because of the simple fact that she went against her father's and everyone else's wishes. As Brabantio stated Desdemona"shunned the wealth curled (darlings) o four nation"(25) to be with Othello. She went against the norm and others for him. She made a huge sacrifice. Therefore, I believe Othello's trust in Desdemona is quite reasonable.
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Is it possible that the Duke may turn on Brabantio side instead of Othello?
ReplyDeleteIt is possible that the Duke may turn on Brabantio side instead of listening to Othello. This is possible because the Duke may have children and may understand a fathers point of view on this situation. The Duke mentions that he has a daughter and that she might also fall for Othello by his words on page 41. This may make the Duke understand Brabantios perspective and reason to why Brabantio may want to take control of his daughters relation with Othello.
I disagree I think the Duke will side with Othello because he seems to judge out of character rather than just color. The Duke takes up for Othello to Brabantio and says,"Your son-in-law is far more fair than black"(49). Clearly, the Duke sees character rather than skin color. Also, I doubt the Duke will go against a man he needs to fight a war for him.
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How is Iago manipulative in the the book so far?
ReplyDeleteIago is very manipulative to some of the characters in the book because he is able to persuade them do things they would not have done on their own. In the beginning of the play, Iago finds out about Desdemona and Othello's marriage and he goes to persuade Brabantio that he should be angry and do something about the situation. For an example, he says "An old black ram is tupping with your white ewe... rise, rise or else the devil will make a great grand sire of you"(1.1.86-91). Iago is clearly trying to manipulate Brabantio into disliking Othello because he uses the word "tupping" which means sexual intercourse. Iago is trying to reference that a black man is having sex with his innocent pure white daughter. Iago is intelligent and he knows the love that Brabantio has for his daughter, so he knew that telling Brabantio that his daughter married without his permission would have hurt him. Because of Iago, Brabantio grows angry with his daughter because he feels that she was not being loyal to him and now Brabantio wants trouble with Othello.
Why does Iago want everybody to basically unsuccessful.
ReplyDeleteIago is a person that has envy he wants every one to be in drama or go against each other. He is greedy for money and power. Iago wants Roderigo to spend all his money on land to try to impress Desdemona and he wants money for giving advice to Roderigo on how to get Desdemona beacusee he is in love with her. But in reality Iago just want all Roderigo money. For example Iago states " Thus do i ever make my fool my purse"(55). This explains how Iago keep telling Roderigo to put thy money in thy purse by saying spending all his money for Desdemona put he is going to take all his money because Roderigo is a fool he is not smart enough to know that Iago just want to take all him money from him.
Why did Roderigo wanted to kill himself?
ReplyDeleteAfter Roderigo discovers that Desdemona is never leaving Othello, he tells Iago that he wants to kill himself by drowning. Iago tells him he thinks its very foolish for him to kill himself for love. Roderigo states, " It is silliness to live, when to live is torment, and then have we a prescription to die when death is our physician" (49). To clarify, Roderigo is saying there is no purpose to live and death seems like the only answer only because Desdemona doesn't want him. However, it seems like she never wanted him. So would it make sense for Roderigo to kill himself, for the reason that since he can not have his true love then it is no purpose to living. Showing how Roderigo seen death as the only answer to escape his unloved life.
Will Iago's plan to bring down Othello actually work?
ReplyDeleteIago is already using Roderigo for his money for his own personal use. For now, Roderigo is the only fool spawned from Iago . Iago plans to use Cassio to go against Othello. Iago states, " To get his place and to plume up my will.
In double knavery. How? How? Let’s see.After some time, to abuse Othello’s ear.That he is too familiar with his wife.He hath a person and a smooth dispose. To be suspected, framed to make women false.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 th' nose.As asses are.I have ’t. It is engendered! Hell and night. Must bring this monstrous birth to the world’s light." (55). To clarify, Iago is going to make it seem like Cassio is messing with Desdemona to anger Othello. If Othello is angered them he might kill Cassio then lose his job and go to jail. Which will make Iago happy because then Cassio is gone and Othello and he will be left to get the position in the army. However, with all great plans, one little thing could cause it to fall though. Showing how his plan may work but it might not go as planned.
Why do Brabantio believe that somebody must had put a spell on his daughter ?
ReplyDeleteBrabantio can't believe the fact that his daughter is married to Othello. He thinks that his daughter did not make this decision on her own. Branbantio thinks that she was force to wed Othello. Brabantio states, "For nature so prepost'rously to err, Being not deficient, blind, or lame of sense,Sans witchcraft could not" (lines 65-67). Brabantio believes that his daughter marrying Othello is a huge mistake. He believes that its a mistake and that some one must had put a spell on his daughter. He believes also that his daughter must had not been at the right frame of mind when she married Othello.
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Deletewhat is Iago's view of Desdemona ?
ReplyDeleteIago thinks desdemonia is a golddogger. while roderigo is going through it over his love for her iago's advice is to get his money up. he tells roderigo a number of times to : " put money in thy purse" (51). he believes that by doing this he will win her over. he thinks she is only using Othello and will soon leave him. so he tells roderigo to get ready now and save up his money for her because when she othello she will come straight to him because he has money and thats all she wants. this is not true and is simply another one of iago's manipulative schemes to get ahead.
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Deletehow does the duke's words on Othello and Desdemona go against others ?
ReplyDeleteEveryone believe othello set desdemona up to marry him, but she truelly loves him for who he is. she admired him since they were younger and finally has him to herself. her father, brabantio, doesnt approve of it and thinks he used some kind of magic or spell to get her. while going through all these accusations othello tells the mean how he got desdemona without magic but simply with love and the duke understands and believes him. the duke states ,"I think this tale would win my daughter too.Good Brabantio.Take up this mangled matter at the best."(41). the dukes words spoke out against everyone else's. others did not believe othellos lovestory but the duke was open to hear and accept it. he then trys to get brabantio to hear the boys claim but he has no luck.
what does the duke mean when he says "The robbed that smiles steals something from the thief,He robs himself that spends a bootless grief"(43).
ReplyDeleteThe duke is telling Brabantio to let his daughter go. he is saying that although he doesnt like the situation he should just accept it and move on.the duke says "Let me speak like yourself and lay a sentence.Which, as a grise or step, may help these lovers.When remedies are past, the griefs are ended
By seeing the worst, which late on hopes depended." he is saying in the words of brabantio there is nothing he can do to change his daughters mind or heart so he needs to just accept his daughters decision and live with it. he may not agree with her choice in men but he should and will have to live with it at some point.
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DeleteWill Brabantio let Desdemona and Othello be in love or will he try to find away for them to break up?
ReplyDeleteIn my opinion Brabantio will not try to break up his daughter and Othello but he will feel a lack of trust in her further on in the book. For instance after going to the other senators about Othello Brabantio gives up and says," Look to her Moor, if thou hast eyes to see, she has deceived her father and may thee"(49). Although he does put fear in Othello about Desdemona being trustworthy, he seems done the the situation and just tells Othello to watch after Desdemona.
Iago assures Rodrigo that if he continues to save money he will soon get Desdemona because he believes that she is only with Othello for a short period of time and will soon get tired of him. Iago uses Rodrigo as a tool to get back at Othello; Rodrigo likes Desdemona therefore is willing to follow Iago into whatever it takes in order to get to Desdemona. Iago tells him, “it cannot be that Desdemona should (long) continue her love to the Moor – put money in thy purse – nor he his to her . . . when she is sated with his body she will find the (error) of her choice” (53). Iago states that Desdemona is only interested in sexual intercourse with Othello therefore she will soon get satisfied and leave him for someone else. He thinks she will get bored of being with him and that when that happens it will be Rodrigo’s chance to win her over. He tells Rodrigo that the only way to do so though is if he saves up only in his wallet. The money he tells Rodrigo he will end up keeping for himself and Desdemona won’t actually end up being his for his promises to Rodrigo are untrue.
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