Othello Quotations

Question 1

What does the Duke say to Brabantio about Othello which suggests Brabantio shouldn’t worry about Othello because he acts like a white man and Othello isn’t like a real black man, he is an exception

Answer 1

“Your son-in-law is far more fair than black” (Duke —> Brabantio, 1,3)

Question 2

What does Brabantio say about Desdemona to Othello as a warning

Answer 2

“She has deceived her father and may thee” (Brabantio —> Othello 1,3)

Question 3

Racist comments towards Othello

Answer 3

• “The moor”
• “Thick lips”
• “A Barbary horse”
• “An old black ram”

Question 4

What does Othello say about Iago, reinforcing the idea that nobody suspects Iago

Answer 4

“A man he is of honesty and trust” (Othello: Iago 1,3)

Question 5

Iago talking about his plan to overthrow Othello

Answer 5

“I follow him to serve my turn upon him”

Question 6

Iago saying he has nothing to hide

Answer 6

“I will wear my heart upon my sleeve” … “I am not what I am”