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OTHELLO ACT 2 SCENE 1QUOTE LINE ANALYSIS LINK THEMES
A fuller blast ne’er 6 Iago’s words to close act 1 are Iago’s ending Chaos
shook our responsible for the destruction, soliloquy Iago’s power
battlements chaos and danger that occurs in
act 2.
Montano is responding to Iago’s
final speech and actions.
Foreshadowing?
Seems to cast water 14 Reference to the constellation Chaos
on the burning bear which brings light. By Light/dark
extinguishing the light, it is
bringing darkness and chaos.
A noble ship of 22 Suggests that Venice is Political
Venice associated with a civilized Civilization
society.
Contradicts the Turkish fleet
which is associated with
barbarism.
Yet he looks sadly 32-33 Cassio anticipates Othello’s Loyalty
and prays the Moor arrival. Cassio
be safe Worries for Othello’s safety,
presenting genuine loyalty, as
opposed to Iago’s feigned
loyalty.
Separation from Othello
signifies discomfort for Cassio.
Let the heavens give 44-45 Immediately, his thoughts are Loyalty
him defence with Othello. Cassio
Describes Othello as the
epitome of honour and dignity.
Our great captain’s 74 Presents Desdemona as a Love
captain powerful character. Loyalty
She defies the stereotype of a Women
powerless woman in Cassio
Shakespearean times.
Cassio’s admiration of
Desdemona may be an indirect
attempt to prove his loyalty to
Desdemona.
Cassio reveres Desdemona and
places her on an extremely high
pedestal.
And bring all Cyprus 82 Tied up with their married bliss. Love
comfort! Potentially suggests that Cassio
Desdemona’s and Othello’s
, marriage has not
consummated.
I thank you, valiant 88 Contrasts the flattery and Cassio
Cassio. hyperbolic language.
Her primary concern is Othello,
similar to Cassio
[he kisses Emilia] 99- Makes Emilia feel special, in Love
100 contrast to Iago. Cassio
Alas! She has no 103 Line used to present strength in Iago’s power
speech. character. Desdemona’s
First interaction between Iago power
and Emilia is demeaning as he Love
puts her down at apparently
every opportunity.
Desdemona immediately
defends her and refuses to let
Emilia be silenced by male
power.
Emilia is used as a dramatic
device.
Desdemona throws herself into
the argument.
‘tis apt and of great 285 Iago has little regard for truth
credit and instead values suspicion.
Of a constant, 287 Admis to knowing their nature
loving, noble nature of love.
Even Iago, being the
embodiment of evil, recognises
Othello’s genuine love for
Desdemona.
He can recognise vices and
virtues in characters and he’s
able to exploit both.
Satan, like Iago, isn’t blind to
goodness, he just exploits it for
his evil intent.
Now I do love her 289- Reveals what he really thinks
too, not out of 290 love is.
absolute lust Iago cannot distinguish
between love and lust.
Diet my revenge 292 Use of word ‘diet’ instead of
feed suggests that revenge
requires a particular or special
malevolence as fuel.
Iago’s motives are fueled by
suspicion.
Hath leaped into my 294 Contrasts the fact that he’s just
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