Othello Act 1 Scene 1 Flashcards
(12 cards)
Summarise what happens in this scene
Roderigo and Iago inform Brabantio of Desdemona’s elopement, Brabantio sets out in search for his daughter
What does Venice symbolise?
Order
A bastion of cosmopolitan civilisation and commerce, protecting the boundaries of Europe from the Ottoman Empire
What does animal imagery symbolise?
Racism and continual dehumanisation of othello
What derogatory words does Iago use to describe Cassio?
“Arithmetician” and “spinster”
“I follow him to…”
“…serve my turn upon him”
“I am not…”
“…what i am”
“Poison…”
“…his delight… plague him with flies”
“An old black…”
“…ram is tupping your white ewe”
Define meritocracy
A society based on personal achievement, not wealth
Define duplicitous
Deceptive, Machiavellian
Define debased value system
Being degraded
Define prejudice
Showing dislike due to someone’s background
