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Shakespeare's
Othello
- Development of
Major Themes
- Iago’s plan
- Iago is getting more manipulative and talented at
this craft. He is using his influence to twist
Othello’s thoughts and opinions. As the passage
develops, the more it seems that Iago’s plan is
going exactly how he wants it to.
- Evidence:
- Scene 3 Act 3 Lines 195-207: I am glad of this; for now I shall
have reason to show the love and duty that I bear you with
Franke spirit. Therefore, as I am bound receive it from me. I
speak not yet of proof. Look to your wife, observe her well with
Cassio; wear your eyes thus: not jealous, nor secure. I would not
have your free and noble nature, out of self-bounty, be abus’d.
Look to’t. I know our country disposition well: in Venice they do
let God see the pranks they dare not show their husbands. Their
best conscience is not to leave’t undone, but keep’t unknown.
- After Desdemona and Othello have a
slight disagreement, Iago is able to get
into Othello's head, which works out
exactly as he wants it to. Othello is now
second guessing whether Desdemona is
loyal, and whether Cassio can be trusted.
Iago seems to have little difficulty
convincing Othello of this.
- After Desdemona and Othello have a
slight disagreement, Iago is able to get
into Othello's head, which works out
exactly as he wants it to. Othello is now
second guessing whether Desdemona is
loyal, and whether Cassio can be trusted.
Iago seems to have little difficulty
convincing Othello of this.
- Scene 3 Act 3 Lines 195-207: I am glad of this; for now I shall
have reason to show the love and duty that I bear you with
Franke spirit. Therefore, as I am bound receive it from me. I
speak not yet of proof. Look to your wife, observe her well with
Cassio; wear your eyes thus: not jealous, nor secure. I would not
have your free and noble nature, out of self-bounty, be abus’d.
Look to’t. I know our country disposition well: in Venice they do
let God see the pranks they dare not show their husbands. Their
best conscience is not to leave’t undone, but keep’t unknown.
- Evidence:
- Iago is getting more manipulative and talented at
this craft. He is using his influence to twist
Othello’s thoughts and opinions. As the passage
develops, the more it seems that Iago’s plan is
going exactly how he wants it to.
- Cassio’s chance of being reappointed
- Cassio's chances of being
reappointed seem
slightly more likely since
Desdemona is now
determined to make it
happen.
- Evidence:
- Scene 3 Act 3 Lines 53-55: Ay sooth;
so be humbled that he hath left part of
his grief with me to suffer with him.
Good love, call him back.
- Followed by Scene 3 Act 3 Lines
75-76: Prithee no more. Let him
come when he will; I will deny
thee nothing.
- Since Desdemona talked to
Othello, he considers
reappointing Cassio more than he
did at the beginning of the
passage.
- Since Desdemona talked to
Othello, he considers
reappointing Cassio more than he
did at the beginning of the
passage.
- Followed by Scene 3 Act 3 Lines
75-76: Prithee no more. Let him
come when he will; I will deny
thee nothing.
- Scene 3 Act 3 Lines 53-55: Ay sooth;
so be humbled that he hath left part of
his grief with me to suffer with him.
Good love, call him back.
- Evidence:
- Cassio's chances of being
reappointed seem
slightly more likely since
Desdemona is now
determined to make it
happen.
- Desdemona's
determination to
help Cassio
- At first, Desdemona considers
helping Cassio but after having a
full conversation and hearing
what he has to say, it seems she
will do everything in her power
to get him reappointed, no
matter what.
- Evidence:
- Scene 3 Act 3 Lines 60-74: Why, then,
tomorrow night or Tuesday morn, on
Tuesday noon, or night; on Wednesday
morn. I Prithee name thee the time, but
let it not exceed three days. In faith,
he's penitent; and yet his trespass, in
our common reason- save that, they
say, the wars must make example out of
their best- is not almost a fault t’incur a
private check. When shall he come? Tell
me, Othello. I wonder in my soul what
you would ask me that I should deny, or
stand so mammering on. What! Michael
Cassio that came a-wooing with you,
and so many a time when I have spoke
of you dispraisingly hath tane your part,
to have so much to do to bring him in?
By’r Lady, I could do much-
- Desdemona practically begs Othello to
meet with Cassio and makes as many
points as possible in his favour. She
doesn't take no for an answer.
- Desdemona practically begs Othello to
meet with Cassio and makes as many
points as possible in his favour. She
doesn't take no for an answer.
- Scene 3 Act 3 Lines 60-74: Why, then,
tomorrow night or Tuesday morn, on
Tuesday noon, or night; on Wednesday
morn. I Prithee name thee the time, but
let it not exceed three days. In faith,
he's penitent; and yet his trespass, in
our common reason- save that, they
say, the wars must make example out of
their best- is not almost a fault t’incur a
private check. When shall he come? Tell
me, Othello. I wonder in my soul what
you would ask me that I should deny, or
stand so mammering on. What! Michael
Cassio that came a-wooing with you,
and so many a time when I have spoke
of you dispraisingly hath tane your part,
to have so much to do to bring him in?
By’r Lady, I could do much-
- Evidence:
- At first, Desdemona considers
helping Cassio but after having a
full conversation and hearing
what he has to say, it seems she
will do everything in her power
to get him reappointed, no
matter what.
- Iago’s plan
- Development of
Major Characters
- Othello's
Jealousy
- Despite what he claims,
Othello becomes more and
more jealous and insecure
about Desdemona while he
is speaking to Iago.
- Evidence:
- Act 3 Scene 3 Lines 179-194: Why, why is this? Think’st thou I'd make a life of
jealousy, to follow still the changes of the moon with fresh suspicions? No, to be
once in doubt is once to be resolv’d. Exchange me for a goat when I shall turn the
business of my soul to such exsufflicate and blown surmised matching thy
inference. ‘Tis not to make me jealous to say my wife is fair, feeds well, loves
company, is free of speech, sings, plays, and dances well: where virtue is, these
are more virtuous. Not from mine own weak merits will I draw the smallest fear
of doubt of her revolt, for she had eyes and chose me. No, Iago, I'll see before I
doubt and when I doubt, prove; and on the proof, there is no more but this: away
at once with love or jealousy!
- Followed by
Act 3 Scene 3
Line 208 and
Line 210:
Dost to say
so?...And so
she did.
- Initially, Othello defends
Desdemona but it doesn't take
long for his insecurities to
show. He questions what Iago
is saying and is quickly shown
as uncertain about whether
what Iago is saying could be
true.
- Initially, Othello defends
Desdemona but it doesn't take
long for his insecurities to
show. He questions what Iago
is saying and is quickly shown
as uncertain about whether
what Iago is saying could be
true.
- Followed by
Act 3 Scene 3
Line 208 and
Line 210:
Dost to say
so?...And so
she did.
- Act 3 Scene 3 Lines 179-194: Why, why is this? Think’st thou I'd make a life of
jealousy, to follow still the changes of the moon with fresh suspicions? No, to be
once in doubt is once to be resolv’d. Exchange me for a goat when I shall turn the
business of my soul to such exsufflicate and blown surmised matching thy
inference. ‘Tis not to make me jealous to say my wife is fair, feeds well, loves
company, is free of speech, sings, plays, and dances well: where virtue is, these
are more virtuous. Not from mine own weak merits will I draw the smallest fear
of doubt of her revolt, for she had eyes and chose me. No, Iago, I'll see before I
doubt and when I doubt, prove; and on the proof, there is no more but this: away
at once with love or jealousy!
- Evidence:
- Despite what he claims,
Othello becomes more and
more jealous and insecure
about Desdemona while he
is speaking to Iago.
- Desdemona
- Desdemona was first portrayed as a very polite and
non-prominent character, but during this passage,
she evolves as a person, being shown as
headstrong and determined. She stands up for
what she believes is right in front of Othello with
ease, and doesn’t give up when he dismisses her.
When we first meet Desdemona, we know that she
is a free spirit, but it is not until this passage that
we get to see how much she strives to get what she
wants, and how vocal she can be.
- Evidence:
- Polite: Act 3 Scene 3 Lines
1-2: Be thou assur’d, good
Cassio, I will do all my
abilities in thy behalf.
- Headstrong: Act 3 Scene 3 Lines
77-83: Why this is not a boom; ‘tis as I
should entreat you wear your gloves,
or feed on nourishing dishes, or keep
you warm, or sue to you to do a
peculiar profit to your own person.
Nay, when I have a suit wherein I
mean to touch your love indeed, it
shall be full of poise and difficult
weight, and fearful to be granted.
- We get to see Desdemona's
determination and need for
justice when she pleads Othello
to forgive Cassio.
- We get to see Desdemona's
determination and need for
justice when she pleads Othello
to forgive Cassio.
- Desdemona is shown as calm and
composed in the beginning of the
passage when she is talking to
Cassio.
- Headstrong: Act 3 Scene 3 Lines
77-83: Why this is not a boom; ‘tis as I
should entreat you wear your gloves,
or feed on nourishing dishes, or keep
you warm, or sue to you to do a
peculiar profit to your own person.
Nay, when I have a suit wherein I
mean to touch your love indeed, it
shall be full of poise and difficult
weight, and fearful to be granted.
- Polite: Act 3 Scene 3 Lines
1-2: Be thou assur’d, good
Cassio, I will do all my
abilities in thy behalf.
- Evidence:
- Desdemona becomes closer
to Cassio, after hearing his
plea.
- Evidence:
- Scene 3 Act 3 Lines 19-28: Do not doubt that. Before
Emilia here, I give thee warrant of thy place. Assure
thee if I do vow a friendship, I'll perform it to the last
article. My lord shall never rest, I'll watch him tame
and talk him out of patience; his bed shall seem a
school, his board a shrift; I'll intermingle everything
he does with Cassio’s suit. Therefore be merry,
Cassio; thy solicitor shall rather die than give thy
cause away.
- After talking with
Cassio, Desdemona
tells him that she will
stop at nothing to help
him. This clearly
shows that they have
built a relationship
and she feels strongly
for him.
- After talking with
Cassio, Desdemona
tells him that she will
stop at nothing to help
him. This clearly
shows that they have
built a relationship
and she feels strongly
for him.
- Scene 3 Act 3 Lines 19-28: Do not doubt that. Before
Emilia here, I give thee warrant of thy place. Assure
thee if I do vow a friendship, I'll perform it to the last
article. My lord shall never rest, I'll watch him tame
and talk him out of patience; his bed shall seem a
school, his board a shrift; I'll intermingle everything
he does with Cassio’s suit. Therefore be merry,
Cassio; thy solicitor shall rather die than give thy
cause away.
- Evidence:
- Desdemona was first portrayed as a very polite and
non-prominent character, but during this passage,
she evolves as a person, being shown as
headstrong and determined. She stands up for
what she believes is right in front of Othello with
ease, and doesn’t give up when he dismisses her.
When we first meet Desdemona, we know that she
is a free spirit, but it is not until this passage that
we get to see how much she strives to get what she
wants, and how vocal she can be.
- Cassio
- Cassio is becomes much
more comfortable with
Desdemona and speaks
with her casually, even
asking her for favours.
- Evidence:
- Act 3 Scene 3 Lines 13-18: Ay, but lady, that policy
may either last so long or feed upon such nice and
waterish diet, or breed itself so out of
circumstance, that I being absent and my place
supplied, my general will forget my love and
service.
- As Cassio's conversation with
Desdemona continues, he
seems to have no trouble asking
for her help, even though he
knows she will have to confront
her husband to do so.
- As Cassio's conversation with
Desdemona continues, he
seems to have no trouble asking
for her help, even though he
knows she will have to confront
her husband to do so.
- Act 3 Scene 3 Lines 13-18: Ay, but lady, that policy
may either last so long or feed upon such nice and
waterish diet, or breed itself so out of
circumstance, that I being absent and my place
supplied, my general will forget my love and
service.
- Evidence:
- Cassio is becomes much
more comfortable with
Desdemona and speaks
with her casually, even
asking her for favours.
- Othello's
Jealousy
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