Act 2 Scene 1 Flashcards
(26 cards)
Scene 1 Summary
- The people anticipate Othello’s arrival after the defeat of the Turks
- Desdemona and Othello reunite and Iago is ignored
- Iago involves Roderigo further in the plot by involving Cassio after witnessing his affection towards Desdemona
‘It is impossible they bear it out’
Montano - Used to create doubt within the audience that Othello has survived
‘The desperate tempest hath so banged the Turks’
Gentleman - Miraculous victory for the Venetian fleet; introduces an element of fate
‘He looks sadly ad prays the Moor be safe’
Gentleman - Speaking of Cassio on Othello; suggests their relationship is closer than Iago would’ve suggested; Cassio is just an empathetic and kind man
‘Brave Othello’
Montano - Othello is well regarded in Cyprus
‘O let the heavens give him defence against the elements for I have lost him on a dangerous sea’
Cassio - Whilst he cares deeply for Othello he takes it as his personal responsibility and duty to protect Othello which is perhaps why he was chosen
‘Most fortunately he hath achieved a maid’
Cassio - He approves of the marriage which juxtaposes the position Iago will shuffle him in
‘The divine Desdemona, the bold Iago’
Cassio - Speaks very highly of her and is respectful of Iago too despite the fact that Iago despises him
‘Our great captain’s captain’
Cassio - Whilst this is playful Cassio also suggests that Othello is so in love with her that she has sway over him (gender role reversal)
‘The riches of the ship is come on shore@
Cassio - Regarding Desdemona; he is very respectful but his upbringing as someone from Florence makes him extravagant in a way Iago can exploit (Foreigners will always be brought down in this society)
‘Tis my breeding that gives me this bold show of courtesy’
Cassio - Reinforces his manners as part of the way he was raised
‘You shall not write my praise’
Emilia - Refuses to let Iago describe her poorly; defiance amongst female characters but he doesn’t respect her enough to take it seriously
‘I am nothing if not critical’
Iago - Tells the truth but designs it to appear modest to get around it
‘Do not learn of him Emilia though he be thy husband’
Desdemona - The female characters in this scene appear rather defiant and hints at them not taking Iago seriously which allows him to mentally justify the pain he causes them
‘With as little a web as this will I ensnare as great a fly as Cassio’
Iago - Authorial Method; Use of an aside, recognises Cassio’s value and begins to treat people as pawns in a game
‘Yet again your fingers to your lips? Would they were cloister pipes for your sake’
Iago - Resentment of his foreign displays of affection fuel Iago who is evidently easily irritated
‘O my fair warrior’
Othello - Desdemona is his first concern when he arrives
‘O my souls joy, if after every tempest come such calms may the winds blow till they have wakened death’
Othello - Overwhelmed with love and relief but also subtle foreshadowing
‘Our loves and comforts should increase even as our days do grow’
Desdemona - Dramatic irony as their love diminishes, Authorial Method; they kiss on stage which is a public display of affection which would evoke criticism but they’re so caught up in the moment
‘Honey you shall be well desired in Cyprus’
Othello - Trust in the people that she will be safe and respected, Authorial Method; Othello greets everyone in turn and the first thing he asks of Iago is to have him fetch the bags
‘First I must tell thee this: Desdemona is directly in love with him’
Iago - To Roderigo; his anger has fuelled him to put the plan in action
‘Her eye must be fed and what delight shall she have to look on the devil’
Iago - Misogynistic values showing through alongside his racism (Authorial Method as he dominates the conversation)
‘The knave is handsome, young, and hath all those requisites in him that folly and green minds look after’
Iago - Shows that he is aware of Othello’s insecurities
‘If she had been blest she would never have loved the Moor’
Iago - Insinuates the marriage is sinful
