Othello quotes

Act 1 scene one - Iago

“I am not what I am.”

“I am not what I am.” Analysis

showcases Iago’s deceptive nature, and also establishes the use of dramatic irony in the play (we know about Iago’s deceptive nature but the character’s dont)

Act 1 scene 1 - iago quote 2

“an old black ram is tupping your white ewe.”

“an old black ram is tupping your white ewe.” Analysis

Shakespeare uses this line to shock and provoke prejudice, framing Othello’s marriage as unnatural and threatening. Additionally, this quote highlits the racial injustice in this society, and the ways it impacts peoples perception of Othello

Cassio, Act 2 Scene 3

Reputation, reputation, reputation! O I have lost my reputation! I have lost the immortal part of myself and what is remains is bestial

Reputation, reputation, reputation! O I have lost my reputation! I have lost the immortal part of myself and what remains is bestial.” Analysis

Highlightss the importance of good reputation in society, and how reputation is spent like a currency, and having a bad reputation means you’re considerd as less than. The use of repitition highlits the importance, and also serves as a key example of character’s changing throughout the play as a result of Iago’s actions

Handkercheif symbolism

The handkercheif acts as a symbol of fidelity to othello, so when Iago plants it in Cassio’s room it turns from a symbol of love to a symbol of infidelity, and therefore serves as a visual symbol of Othello’s growing distrust of Desdemona, and also demonstrating Iago’s manipulation.

Emilia character analysis

Is initially depicted as one of Iago’s puppets, but eventually ends up showing her wit and intelligence, eventually being the one to out Iago’s plot. This costs her life, showcasing the unjust treatment of women, and how opposing their husbands can have severe consequences

Emilia quote act 4 scene 3

“They eat us hungrily, and when they are full they belch us’

“They eat us hungrily, and when they are full they belch us’ Analysis

The imagery of vomiting highlights how women in society are at the mercy of men, and how they are just playthings for men to use, and how this negatively impacts women, hence the vomit imagery.

Othello - act 4, scene 1

“As doth the raven over the infectious house”

“As doth the raven over the infectious house” Analysis

The use of disease imagery by using ‘infectious’ showcases Othello’s decaying nature and emphasising his destructive thoughts, acting as a foreshadow to Desdemona’s eventual muder. Aditionally, Othello is likening cassio to a raven, which is used to symbol darkness,