Othello Flashcards
(6 cards)
“ it is the cause it is a cause my soul”
Othello’s jealousy
Act 5 scene 2
-just before Othello kill des
-moment of Despair, Othello acknowledges his belief that Des infidelity is the cause force of his psychological decline
-anaphora used from Othello’s to attempt rationalise what he’s gonna do.
“ I kissed thee ere I killed thee”
“killing myself to die upon a kiss”
Othello’s jealousy
Act 5 scene 2
-haunting last words
-juxtaposition between tenderness and violence - vacillation
-anagnorisis is ironic as it’s too late
-poetic structure of antithesis balances is ironic as Othello is anything but balanced- could show Othello’s attempt to regain his old eloquence as a final act.
“ I think my wife is honest and I think she is not”
Othello’s vacillation
Act 3 scene 3
-Othello’s internal conflict and inner turmoil - doubting Des honesty
-Othello is indecisive due to Iago’s manipulation
-paradox as Othello holds two mutually exclusive views at once
-rhythmic disruption as the iambic pentameter is disrupted by “I think” revealing Othello’s inner turmoil
“She loved me for the dangers I did pass and I loved her that she did pity them”
Othello’s love for Des
Act 1 scene 3
-othello’s love is a foundation of pity meaning it’s fragile doomed to collapse-inevitability
-Othello is drawn to a compassion and empathy
-parallel structure - othello’s eloquent Lexis contrast downfall
“ it is too much of joy”
Othello’s love for Des
Act 2 scene 1
-Othello’s love of D is consuming him
-Othello can’t handle relationship which shows his inexperience - inevitability
-hyperbole overwhelmed happiness
“ put out the light then put out the light”
Othellos jealousy
Act 5 scene 2
-antanaclasis - fist use means lantern so her death is in darkness- second use means Des life, murder
- heat of life light and knowledge link to Greek mythology and the idea that he cannot reignite her light.
