Othello Key Quotes: Roderigo

Question 1

‘Iago, who hast my purse As if the strings were thine shouldst know of this.’

Answer 1

• Introduction of subplot: Roderigo has been paying Iago to buy Desdemona gifts as he is interested in pursuing her romantically.
• Roderiogo is challenging Iago as he has payed a lot of money but Desdemona still does not seem interested in him.
• This is because Iago hasn’t been buying Desdemona gifts but instead pocketing Roderigo’s money for himself.

Question 2

‘What a full fortune does the thick-lips owe.’

Answer 2

• Racist remark.

Question 3

‘I will incontienently drown myself.’

Answer 3

• Roderigo will drown himself as he loves Desdemona and she is married to Othello.

Question 4

‘Thus do I ever make my fool my purse;’’

About Roderigo

Answer 4

• Iago is revelling in Roderigo’s stupidity.
• Roderigo is easy to manipulate.
• Iago is exploiting Roderigo’s love for Desdemona, gaining profit and entertainment.

Question 5

‘Nor am I yet persuaded to put up in peace what already i have foolishly suffered.’

Answer 5

• Ironic, the idiot of the play is first to notice Iago’s deception.
• Provides the audience with hope.

Question 6

‘for your words and performances are no kin together.’

Answer 6

• Roderigo has noticed Iago’s deceptive nature.

Question 7

‘If she will return me my jewels, I will give my suit and repent my unlawful solicitation; If not assure yourself I will seek satisfication of you.’

Answer 7

• Roderigo wants Iago to get Desdemona to return all of his gifts or he will reveal Iago’s hatred for the Moor.