Reputation Flashcards
(10 cards)
‘Reputation, Reputation, Reputation O, I have Lost my reputation I have Lost the immortal part of my self, and what remains is bestial’ Act 2 scene 3
Cassio laments the loss of his reputation after being disgraced. He equates his honour to the ‘Immortal part’ of himsely showing how deeply tied reputation is to public perception
‘But I will wear my heart upon my sleeve For daws to peck I am not what I am’ Act 1 scene 1
Iago reveals his deceptive nature, contrasting outward reputation with hidden intentions. Reinforcing the theme of appearance vs reality
’ You shall observe him, And his own courses will denote him so that I may Save my speech’. Act 2 scene 1
Iago suggests that Othellos actions alo will define his reputation. This plays into the broader theme og perception versus reality, as Iago expertly crafts illusions to shape how people are seen
“yet she must die or else she’ll betray more men” Act 5 scene 2
His downfall stems largely from the belief that his reputation as a noble and respected figure will be ruined. Rather than viewing Desdemona as a real person, Othello views her as a symbol of integrity.
“She has deceived her father, and May thee” Act 1, Scene 3
Brabantio warns Othello that Desdemona’s ability to defy social norms and marry him might indicate future betrayal. Brabantio assumes that Desdemona’s actions have already damaged his reputation, showing that honour is linked to lineage and societal expectations rather than individuality.
“O I am fortunes fool” Act 5 scene 2
Othello acknowledges his fate, his cry of “fortunes fool” suggests that reputation, manipulated by Iago, has ultimately dictated his actions”
“But I do think it is their husbands faults if wives do fall” Act 4, scene 3
Emilia critiques the societal double standards surrounding women’s reputation. While men are deeply concerned about their own honour, women’s reputation are often determined by the men around them.
“My parts, my title, and my perfect soul shall manifest me rightly” Act 1, scene 2
At the start of the play, Othello displays confidence in his reputation. He believes that his achievements (“my parts”), his noble status (“my title”) and his morality (“my perfect soul”) will ensure justice
“Men should be what they seem; Or those that be not, would they might seem none” act 3, scene 3
Spoken by Iago, this ironically critiques the disconnect between appearance and reality. He implies that people should reflect their true nature, but in Othello, reputation often distorts truth rather than clarifies it.
“Demand me nothing: what you know, you know. From this time forth I will never speak word” Act 5 scene, scene 2)
Iago refuses to explain himself after his deception is revealed, leaving Othello and the others without clear closure. His silence ensures that reputation remains shrouded in mystery, preventing the full truth from emerging.
