Hate

Hate

1. IAGO

   • Iago's feeling of hate towards Othello is based on jealousy
     • 'I hate the Moor, and it is thought abroad, that 'twixt my sheets 'has done my office'
       • Act 1, Scene 3
     • 'Though I do hate him as I do hell pains, yet, for necessity of present life, I must show out a flag and sign of love - which is indeed but sign'
       • Act 1, Scene 1
   • BUT...his hatred for Othello can also be blamed on the suspicions that Othello has slept with Iago's wife, Emilia
     • 'But partly led to diet my revenge for that I do suspect the lusty Moor hath leaped into my seat'
       • Act 2, Scene 1

2. OTHELLO

   • 'Ay, let her rot, and perish and be damned tonight, for she shall not live. No, my heart is turned to stone. I strike it, and it hurts my hand. O, the world hath not a sweeter creature! She might lie by an emperor's side and command him tasks'
     • Act 4, Scene 1 
     • This shows that Iago has turned the passion of Othello's love for Desdemona into hatred through his manipulation

3. THE SIGNIFICANCE OF CYPRUS

   • Cyprus is stereotypically known as an island of passion
     • This is symbolic of the intense love and hatred throughout the play

4. Roderigo wishes to be with Desdemona and is therefore jealous of Othello