Iago

Question 1

’ I am not what I am’
What act and scene?

Answer 1

Act 1 scene 1

Question 2

‘I am not what I am’
Analysis

Answer 2

Can be interpreted as “I am not what I seem.
Assertive statement declares he is a liar.
If “I am that I am” stands for God, then Iago’s self-description, “I am not what I am” is the direct opposite. Iago is the opposite of God, that is, he is the Devil.

Question 3

‘I’ll pour pestilence into his ears’
What act and what scene?

Answer 3

Act 2 scene 3

Question 4

‘I’ll pour pestilence into his ear’
Analysis

Answer 4

Iago will manipulate Othello and lie to him.
*Poisonous lies

Question 5

‘Trifles light as air are to the jealous confirmations strong as proof of holy writs’
What act and what scene?

Answer 5

Act 3 scene 3

Question 6

‘Trifles light as air are to the jealous confirmations strong as proof of holy writs’
Analysis

Answer 6

The handkerchief is nothing but because of othello’s jealousy it becomes significant
So significant that he suggets its evidence direct from the bible

Question 7

‘Strangle her in bed, even the bed she hath contaminated. ‘
What act and what scene?

Answer 7

Act 4 scene 1

Question 8

‘Strangle her in bed, even the bed she hath contaminated.’
Analysis

Answer 8

The quote shows Iago’s desire to control every aspect of how his plan will unfold, since Desdemona has committed her crimes in bed, by sleeping with other men, she should also die in bed.
shows control he has over Othello as he agrees

Question 9

‘But I will wear my heart upon my sleeve.’
What act and what scene?

Answer 9

Act 1 scene 1

Question 10

‘But I will wear my heart upon my sleeve.’
Analysis

Answer 10

Iago subverts this concept of being honest and open in order too manipulate and deceive others as they underestimate his true character.