Act 1

Question 1

“And ‘tis thought … twixt my sheets he’s done my office”

Answer 1

Iago, scene 1
Frontal conjunction of and - looking for a logical reason to hate othello, suggests it’s an afterthought, doesn’t even mention Emilia until act 3
Links to William Hazlitt’s quote

Question 2

“I hate the Moor”

Answer 2

Iago scene 1
Passionate, adds to the concept iago had an intense brotherly love for Othello
Some scholars believe Shakespeare took part it what would have been illicit homosexual relationships at the time

Question 3

I am not what I am

Answer 3

Iago 1
Highlights the duality of the character
He is smart
William Hazlitt

Question 4

A maiden never bold

Answer 4

Brabantio, scene 3
Desdemona juxtaposes directly to her fathers portrayal of her
Highlights the view of women’s passivity / place at the time

Question 5

By Janus, I think no

Answer 5

Roman god with two faces
Iago is two faced
Not Christian imagery

Question 6

Rude am I in my speech

Answer 6

Othello scene 3
Humbling himself in front of des’s father
Ironic as he is speaking beautifully
Othello is smart

Question 7

My life upon her faith

Answer 7

Othello, scene 3
Relationship seems built on respect / trust
Religious imagery
Reminder they subvert the natural order // makes the audience like them

Question 8

“Soul and fortunes consecrate”
“The rites for which I love him”
“Let me go with him”

Answer 8

Desdemona speech scene 3

1) religious imagery - she worships him
2) religious imagery / sex euphemism
3) a plea, outspoken, bold, not normal at the time

Question 9

So much I challenge that I may profess due to the Moor my lord

Answer 9

Desdemona scene 3
Defying her father for love
Still knows her place
Audience like her ?

Question 10

“Luscious as locusts”

Answer 10

Iago scene 3

Dehumanising Desdemona and setting Othello up as aggressive / primal