3/2/2023 0 Comments Othello strategyWhat warning does Brabantio give to Othello? The Duke admits that even his own daughter could fall for his honest charms and he further goes on to say to Brabantio, “If virtue no delighted beauty lack, your son-in-law is far more fair than black.” (Act I.iii.p12) The Duke respects his military accomplishments and trusts him more than any other as a General to protect the Venetians. Othello does not “act” like a stereotypical “moor” or black man of Shakespeare’s times. Who is Othello, and why is he so respected by the Duke? Iago also agrees to support Roderigo in this matter because he, too, hates the Moor. Come, be a man: drown thyself! Drown cats and blind puppies.” (14) Furthermore, Desdemona’s love for the Moor will fade be there and you will win her. “Man UP!” “It is merely a lust of blood and a permission of the will. Iago’s attitude is “just get over it.” In his 28 years he has never seen a “love” worth dying for and has “never found man that knew how to love himself.” “Ere I say I would drown myself for the love of a Guinea-hen, I would change my humanity with a baboon.” (Act I.iii.p13). He feels he has no chance for winning Desdemona at this point and wants to kill himself. Iago tells him to use his reason, to hold back his passion( that they should “be conjunctive in (their) revenge against him (Othello).”-Roderigo is a train-wreck. Roderigo was love sick and depressed, seeing no hope for his winning Desdemona now that she is married to Othello. What is Roderigo’s complaint, and what is Iago’s reply to it? He thinks that Brabantio will just have to make the best of the situation “I think this tale would win my daughter too.” (Act I.iii.-p8) The Duke admires Othello’s skill, nobility and bravery in battle and war affairs. The Duke admits his own daughter would be won by the valiant stories of Othello. After listening to both sides of the story, what is the Duke’s reply? The Turks are preparing to invade Cyprus, critical to the trade and economy of Veniceīrabantio complains to the Duke about Othello’s marriage to Desdemona. Othello and the troops must prepare the warships for departure. The Duke sends for Othello (the General) because the Turks are preparing to invade Cyprus. He goes to “let loose the justice of the State.” He gathers his kinsmen and goes in search of Othello to her rescue. What is Brabantio’s reaction to Othello’s marriage to Desdemona?īrabantio is entirely enraged about the mixed marriage and believes his daughter must be under some “spell” or has been drugged to have decided to sneak off and marry the Moor (such an animal). She rejected him and he father is annoyed by hiscontinuing to court her and especially annoyed when awaken in the middle of the night by Roderigo. Roderigo courted and is in love with Desdemona. What is Roderigo’s previous relationship with Brabantio and Desdemona? He must appear to be nothing but loyal to Othello. Iago must leave and has remained hidden because he cannot appear to be against the Moor. Why does Iago leave Roderigo at Brabantio’s house? Who is Brabantio, and why do Iago and Roderigo awaken him in the middle of the night?īrabantio is Desdemona’s father he is “robbed” by a Othello because he “stole” Desdemona and married her -Iago (hidden and playing on Brabantio’s prejudices) makes many “animal” references to Iago & Desdemona thus taking any beauty out of their relationship: “an old black ram is tupping your white ewe:” “you’ll have your daughter covered with a Barbary horse you’ll have your nephews neigh to you ” “your daughter and the Moor are now making the beast with two backs” Cassio got the promotion over Iago because his learning included theory and strategy whereas Iago’s did not Cassio got the promotion to Lieutenant even though Iago had more time in serviceas a soldier. Iago believes he is a better soldier and moredeserving, than Cassio (the “book smart” warrior) (All talk and no action) -Iago has been passed over for a promotion.
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