Othello as someone to respect/a good person Flashcards
(15 cards)
My services, which I have done the signiory,/Shall out-tong his complaints
Othello 1.2 - his position and action in the Venetian military is more powerful than Brabantio’s complaints; this demonstrates Othello’s confidence and self-assurance
when I know that boasting is an honour,/I shall promulgate
Othello 1.2 - indicates Othello’s humbleness, suggesting that he doesn’t need to boast as everyone knows how good he is, and that he understands the proper etiquette not to boast
My parts, my title and my perfect soul/Shall manifest me rightly
Othello 1.2 - the triadic structure of the syndetic list highlights Othello’s confidence and self-assurance, emphasising his conviction in his morality
Something from Cyprus, as I may divine;/It is a business of some heat … You have been hotly called for
Cassio 1.2 - highlights the urgency of the situation, and as such Othello’s importance to the Venetian state
Keep up your bright swords, for the dew will rust them (+ ‘Hold your hands’)
Othello 1.2 - Othello’s calm and composed tone highlights his diplomacy even as he mocks Brabantio’s men
the valiant Moor
Valiant Othello
1 Senator, Duke 1.3 - suggests Othello is a strong, brave man who is well-respected in Venice
Most potent, grave, and reverent signiors
Othello 1.3 - the triadic structure emphasises Othello’s flattery and respect
Rude am I in my speech/And little blest with the soft phrase of peace
Othello 1.3 - this ironic line suggests that Othello doesn’t recognise the eloquence of his speech (‘Othello music’), believing it to be inferior to that of other noble men; however, it could be argued that this is a performance in order to seem more humble
little of this great world can I speak/More than pertains to feats of broil and battle
Othello 1.3 - demonstrates his military success and experience
The Moor is of a free and open nature
Iago 1.3 - Othello is a trusting and open person
the warlike Moor
Gentleman 3 2.1 - seen as a wonderful warrior and soldier, whose reputation precedes him
a worthy governor
Montano 2.1 - Othello as a man or honour and order with an innate morality to be trusted
the man commands/Like a fully soldier
Montano 2.1 - Othello’s military prowess gives him a good name
brave Othello
Montano 2.1 - the epithet highlights Othello’s strength and military prowess
The Moor, howbeit that I endure him not,/Is of a constant, loving, noble nature
Iago 2.1 - the triadic structure highlights these aspects of Othello so that even Iago can regonise them even as it contrasts his hatred for him, suggesting Iago’s insecurity and panic
