Hold! Collied, obscured. That she repeals him for her body’s lust; And by how much she strives to do him good, I do follow here in the chase, not like a, hound that hunts, but one that fills up the cry. [Act I, Scene I, Line 49] Iago says of Cassio that "he hath a daily beauty in his life that makes me ugly" [Act V, Scene I, Line 19] Iago is aware of his lack of "social graces." left. (Desdemona; Cassio; Emilia; Othello; Iago) Desdemona assures Cassio she will do all she can for him. 20 Feb. 2010. his Desdemona—who let us not therefore blame; he hath not yet made wanton the night with her, and, What an eye she has! CASSIO 355 Good night, honest Iago. Iago then wounds Cassio in the leg. Actually understand Othello Act 3, Scene 3. [Act I, Scene I, Line 49] Iago says of Cassio that "he hath a daily beauty in his life that makes me ugly" [Act V, Scene I, Line 19] Iago is aware of his lack of "social graces." O God, that men, should put an enemy in their mouths to steal away, their brains! In mouths of wisest censure: what's the matter. 1244, Line 362] Iago is a master of abuse in this case turning people's trust in him into tools to forward his own goals. Iago is most honest. I think it freely; and betimes in the morning I will. When I came back—, For this was brief—I found them close together, At blow and thrust, even as again they were. whose terminations already resemble participles; eg. 206. Manage. Should run such risks by having such a man for his My boat sails freely both with wind and stream. That may offend the isle. Now, 'mongst this flock of drunkards. Reputation, reputation, reputation! Well, happiness to their sheets! Act 1, Scene 3 of Shakespeare's OTHELLO, with notes, line numbers and search function. ... IAGO : Honest, my lord! To counsel Cassio to this parallel course. There is a suggestion of soldierly loyalty here, whereby comrades in arms will always trust each other more than they would anybody in civilian life (and Othello and Iago have served together many years). ’Tis a night of revels. Actually understand Othello Act 3, Scene 3. have no more of this. on thy love, I charge thee. ’Tis pity of him. When this advice is free I give and honest, Probal to thinking, and indeed the course, To win the Moor again? Pleasure and action make the hours seem short. The poet Coleridge appropriately described the character of Iago as being one of "motiveless malignity." He that stirs next to carve for his own rage. Shakespeare shifts the action from Venice to Cyprus. I despair of. How am I then a villain. man, there are ways to recover the General again! Do you have questions or feedback for the Folger Shakespeare team? I am desperate of my fortunes if they check me here . Iago gets Cassio drunk, making it easy for Roderigo to provoke Cassio into a brawl, first with Roderigo, then with Montano, whom he wounds. Diablo, ho! Speak. To cure him of this evil--But, hark! The purchase made, the fruits are to ensue; That profit's yet to come 'tween me and you.  How to Pronounce the Names in Othello I'll drink for, I have drunk but one cup to-night, and that was, craftily qualified too, and, behold, what innovation. us our sins!--Gentlemen, let's look to our business. Reputation, reputation, reputation! Than it should do offence to Michael Cassio; Yet, I persuade myself, to speak the truth. And what's he then that says I play the villain? An inviting eye; and yet methinks right modest. Your Dane, your German, and your swag-bellied Hollander—drink, ho!—are, Why, he drinks you, with facility, your Dane. confer) ; My reputation, received some bodily wound. I have lost the immortal part of. The garden of the castle. Methinks it sounds a parley. with please. ” [Act II, Scene I, Line 163]. most potent in potting. A storm has dispersed the Venetian fleet so that Cassio arrives first, anxious for Othello's safety. My reputation, As I am an honest man, I thought you had received, some bodily wound; there is more sense in that than, in reputation. Iago the villain William Shakespeare, in his play, "Othello the Moor of Venice", brings to life one of his most complex villains, Iago.Iago plays the ancient of Othello, who is the general of the Venetian forces. I will ask him for my place again; he shall tell, me I am a drunkard! Scene 3. 284. For that I heard the clink and fall of swords, And Cassio high in oath; which till to-night, I ne'er might say before. 172. He sweats not, it is no great matter to him. The Turkish fleet is destroyed in a storm, while Cassio and then Desdemona, Emilia, and Iago arrive safely at Cyprus….  Shakespeare's Sources for Othello What is the matter, masters?  Othello: Essay Topics Speak, who began this? Iago. Thou teachest me. Shakespeare, William. Parallel, level, or even, with his design. ’Tis not yet ten o’ th’, clock. Download it to get the same great text as on this site, or purchase a full copy to get the text, plus explanatory notes, illustrations, and more. dead drunk. Honest Iago, that looks dead with grieving. Honest Iago, that look'st dead with grieving. The audience, of course, knows well which line of thinking is accurate. [Act IV, Scene I, Line 42] As planned, people rarely stop to consider the possibility that Iago could be deceiving or manipulating them; after all, he is Honest Iago. Have I to-night fluster'd with flowing cups. be souls must be saved, and there be souls must not be saved. Othello: Act 1, Scene 3 Enter DUKE, Senators and Officers. What’s the matter. ancient; this is my right hand, and this is my left: I am not drunk now; I can stand well enough, and. Our general cast us thus early for the love. Holds his soul light; he dies upon his motion. And she for him pleads strongly to the Moor. Being as smart as he is, Iago is quick to recognize the advantages of trust and uses it as a tool to forward his purposes. Honest Iago, 295 My Desdemona must I leave to thee: 296 I prithee, let thy wife attend on her: Iago’s opinions show his perceived superiority in his character. Cassio takes his leave from Iago: "Good night, honest Iago. He sweats not to overthrow your Almain. Why, he drinks you, with facility, your Dane dead, drunk; he sweats not to overthrow your Almain; he, gives your Hollander a vomit, ere the next pottle. (2.1.191–93) Setting the scene. (Act 2, Scene 3, Line 26). indiscreet an officer. Iago treats his wife Emilia in a very derogatory way: “It is a common thing…To have a foolish wife” (Act 3 Scene 3, Lines 306–308). Perhaps connected Exeunt OTHELLO, DESDEMONA, and Attendants. I am desperate of my fortunes if they check, You are in the right. When this advice is free I give and honest, To win the Moor again? Read every line of Shakespeare’s original text alongside a modern English translation. As Iago has recommended, Cassio asks Emilia to arrange a meeting…. A street Enter RODERIGO and IAGO RODERIGO Tush! And give direction: and do but see his vice; The one as long as the other: 'tis pity of him. When I came back--. It is a Scandinavian word meaning A lone, Othello praises Iago for being an honest man, a man insightful about matters of the heart. Look, if my gentle love be not raised up!  The Moral Enigma of Shakespeare's Othello Literally to handle, wield. While I spare speech, which something now offends. Potent in potting, heavy drinkers. Iago then kills the wounded Roderigo. ” He even says of himself, “I am an honest man…. The duke and the senators discuss the movements of the Turkish fleet and conclude that its target is, indeed, Cyprus…. 98. Get in touch here. Yet fruits that blossom first will first be ripe. (Desdemona; Cassio; Emilia; Othello; Iago) Desdemona assures Cassio she will do all she can for him. What was he that you followed with your sword? ” [Act II, Scene III, Line 245] Trust is a very powerful emotion that is easily abused. The mention of England suggests the second song which is an old ballad to be found in Percy's Keliques (published 1765). Oth. Hold, for shame! quarrel. Gentlemen, let’s look to our, business. Othello: Act 3, Scene 3 Enter DESDEMONA, CASSIO, ... who have lived only to see your honesty made into a vice. 64. I do not know. Cf. 'Tis he:--O brave Iago, honest and just, That hast such noble sense of thy friend's wrong! SCENE III A hall in the castle. As an ancient, Iago is to be a loyal servant to Othello. 'Tis he:--O brave Iago, honest and just, That hast such noble sense of thy friend's wrong! Every inordinate cup is. Cassio hath beaten thee. For Christian shame, put by this barbarous brawl: He that stirs next to carve for his own rage. all, unless you repute yourself such a loser. Iago is most honest. Iago continues to torment Othello with vivid descriptions of Desdemona’s alleged sexual activity. Iago lays out his plans to deceive the other characters, putting himself in the role of "director" of a kind of play-within-the-play. Hyperbole: Iago-"Doth, like a poisonous mineral, gnaw my inwards" (Act 2, Scene 2, Line 293) Iago her is talking about how he's sure that Othello has slept with his … Iago gets Cassio drunk, making it easy for Roderigo to provoke Cassio into a brawl, first with Roderigo, then with…, Cassio arrives with musicians to honor Othello and Desdemona. In night, and on the court and guard of safety? From whence ariseth this?  Desdemona Character Introduction For this was brief--I found them close together, At blow and thrust; even as again they were. Act 3 Scene 3 – Key Scene In this scene, Iago begins to poison Othello’s mind into believing that Desdemona is having an affair with Cassio. Exclaim no more against it. Why, how now, ho! The world hath noted, and your name is great. (Act 2, Scene 3, Lines 258-262). This is shown when Cassio states, “Good night, honest Iago” (2.3.355) after Iago encourages Cassio to plead his case to Desdemona and regain his position or when Othello states, “I know, Iago, thy honesty and love doth mince this matter, making it light to Cassio” (2.3.262-4) after Iago admits that it was Cassio who started the brawl. He kisses her and wakes her and once again charges her with…. Iago is referred to as honest over fifty times in the play, by almost every character. Thou dost deliver more or less than truth, I had rather have this tongue cut from my mouth. I pray you, sir, hold, Let me go, sir, or I’ll knock you o’er the. Though other things grow fair against the sun. English (from the 13th to the 15th century) ; Fr. Iago lays out his plans to deceive the other characters, putting himself in the role of "director" of a kind of play-within-the-play. Now, ’mongst this flock of. When Iago pretends to help Cassio, he comments; "I never knew a Florentine more kind and honest", [Act III, scene I]. How am I then a villain, To counsel Cassio to this parallel course. Why, but you are now well enough: how came you thus, It hath pleased the devil drunkenness to give place, to the devil wrath; one unperfectness shows me. Originally lowm. DESDEMONA 186. 339. Throughout the story he is commonly known as, and commonly called, "Honest Iago." crack of your love shall grow stronger than it was before. And thou, by that small hurt, hast cashier'd Cassio: Though other things grow fair against the sun. That hold their honors in a wary distance. 86. – Iago is making sure that Othello is still gullible to his lies by reminding Othello that he is thought trustworthy and completely honest. unless you repute yourself such a loser. All's well now, sweeting; come away to bed. Nay, good lieutenant,--alas, gentlemen;--. Even in Act 5 Scene 2, after he has killed Desdemona and when Emilia stoutly defends Desdemona’s innocence, he still maintains he is right because Iago said so: Does ’t not go well? the general speaks to you; hold, hold, for shame! I will indeed no 210 longer endure it. Good night, lieutenant. For 'tis most easy, In any honest suit: she's framed as fruitful. “Our bodys are our gardens to which our wills are our gardeners” Act 1 Scene 3. Do not so press me. The, Lieutenant is to be saved before the Ancient. ” [Act II, Scene … Othello holds Iago to be his close friend and advisor; “I think thou dost [love Othello], and for I know thourt full of love and honesty and weighst thy words before thou givest them breath.” [Act III, Scene III, Line 119] He believes Iago to be a person, “of exceeding honesty, and knows all qualities, with learned spirit of human dealings” [Act III, Scene III, Line 259] Unfortunately Othello does not know how … But men are men; the best sometimes forget: Though Cassio did some little wrong to him. Thou shalt know more hereafter. Desdemona arrives later with Iago and Emilia. As men in rage strike those that wish them best. Lown, loon. She could win the Moor over to anything. OTHELLO : I am not drunk now. When devils will the blackest sins put on. 2, 56. How poor are they that have not patience! The cross. IAGO You are in the right. He uses this meaning of the word to force Othello to doubt Cassio's honesty, and question his hounorablility. The town will rise: God's will, lieutenant, hold! Throughout the play Iagos motives are secondary to, and seem only to serve as justification for, his actions. Steps in to Cassio, and entreats his pause: The town might fall in fright: he, swift of foot, Outran my purpose; and I return'd the rather. Good Michael, look you to the guard to-night: Let's teach ourselves that honorable stop, Not to outsport discretion. Swords out, and tilting one at other's breast. Brainerd Kellogg. In act 1, scene 3 of Shakespeare's Othello, Iago's plan is to have Desdemona's father, Brabantio, disgrace Othello in front of the Duke and his council—but it fails. Throughout the story he known as “Honest Iago. Read every line of Shakespeare’s original text alongside a modern English translation. Iago and Honesty in Othello Iago uses the word "honest" in act three of Othello in three primary ways. 364. DESDEMONA: O, banish me, my lord, but kill me not! 81. IAGO I protest, in the sincerity of love and honest kindness. In my rebuke, in receiving it. ” [Act II, Scene … and dare not task my weakness with any more. 81. Sense of pain. it makes here: I am unfortunate in the infirmity. Iago warns Othello about Brabantio’s anger, but Othello is confident in his own strength and in his love for Desdemona…. Whom love hath turn'd almost the wrong side out. Than it should do offense to Michael Cassio. OTHELLO : Honest! ” He even says of himself, “I am an honest man…. He feels vindicated; "But I’ll set down the pegs that make this music, as honest as I am." On thy love, I charge thee. Thou know'st we work by wit, and not by witchcraft; Does't not go well? 136. 178. 110. my fear interprets: what, is he dead? But one cup; I’ll drink, I have drunk but one cup tonight, and that was, craftily qualified too, and behold what innovation it, What, man! act scene iii; act scene line; honest iago; 2 line; iv scene; scene 2 : Honest Iago. This, is my ancient, this is my right hand, and this is my. Within one single scene, II.iii, Iago is four times called "honest", twice by Othello, once by Cassio, and once by himself. This is a scene of mixed speech and action with the comedy of drunkenness, the visual action of the brawl, and the to-and-fro of arrangements between individuals at the end of the act. And they watch too. Give me answer to it. Thou dost deliver more or less than truth, I had rather have this tongue cut from my mouth. I'll beat the knave into a twiggen bottle. 191. [Act II, Scene III, Line 292] With this, Cassio is eventually led into a trap where Roderigo maims him, and all that time, Iago - his friend - is behind it all. period, but not elsewhere. Cassio, I love thee. You must not think then. To have their balmy slumbers waked with strife. The garden of the castle. Indeed, she's a most fresh and delicate creature. However, he feels he … As honest as I am. Othello has…, In the streets of Venice, Iago tells Roderigo of his hatred for Othello, who has given Cassio the lieutenancy that…. How comes it, Michael, you are thus forgot? He will keep awake twenty-four hours. Thy honesty and love doth mince this matter, Making it light to Cassio. Dislike and like were usually impersonal as synonymous That may offend the isle.--But here they come: My boat sails freely, both with wind and stream. As it may lose some colour” (Act I Scene I, line 74-80) “I am not what i am” Act 1, scene 1- line 65 Uses his reputation for honesty to manipulate Othello and others-“I hate the Moor” (Act I Scene III, line 329)-“Even now, noe, ver now, an old black ram Is tupping your white ewe. That she repeals him for her body's lust; And by how much she strives to do him good, I do follow here in the chase, not like a hound that, hunts, but one that fills up the cry. Main (202) 544-4600Box Office (202) 544-7077. me another, to make me frankly despise myself. O strange! In Act 2, Scene 1 of Othello, Iago formulates his plan to drive Othello mad. – Iago is making sure that Othello is still gullible to his lies by reminding Othello that he is thought trustworthy and completely honest. His quick thinking and craftiness makes him a truly dastardly villain. In act 1 scene 1 Iago reveals his views on the roles of master and servant (in his case ancient) to Roderigo. They do suggest at first with heavenly shows. That hold their honours in a wary distance. Let’s. a drinking-bout. The town might fall in fright. Extremely and almost painfully ironic. 145. OTHELLO: Had all his hairs been lives, my great revenge: 90: Had stomach for them all. Help, masters!—Here’s a goodly watch indeed! 15: IAGO Act 1 scene 1 page 2 ‘In following him, I follow but myself;’ Act 1 scene 1 page 3 Said by Iago ‘But I will wear my heart upon my sleeve/ For daws to peck at: I am not what I am.’ – Act 1 scene 1: If my outward appearance started reflecting what I really felt, soon enough I’d … DESDEMONA: O! How poor are they that have not patience! weep'st thou for him to my face? Good Michael, look you to the guard tonight. I think this shows the audience that Iago being cowardly because instead of facing up to Othello and speaking to him about his disagreement for he makes Brabantio and Roderigo work for him. Good faith, a little one; not past a pint, as I, I learned it in England, where indeed they are. Iago advises Cassio to seek Desdemona’s help in getting reinstated. spirit of wine, if thou hast no name to be known by, What was he that you followed with your sword? She’s framed as fruitful. Come, you are too severe a moraler. I must to the watch. so good a commander with so slight, so drunken, parrot? At first, Othello cannot believe that Desdemona would behave in such a way, but slowly Iago makes suggestions that get into Othello’s imagination and he begins to believe it could be true. You or any man living may be drunk! The first way he uses it is to mean honourable, about Cassio. SCENE I. Venice. My money is, almost spent; I have been to-night exceedingly well, cudgelled; and I think the issue will be, I shall, have so much experience for my pains, and so, with. A British soldier is not considered drunk if he can go To be, now a sensible man, by and by a fool, and presently. The poet Coleridge appropriately described the character of Iago as being one of "motiveless malignity." 76. By saying this, Iago is calling himself a fool, due to the fact that he is referred to as “Honest Iago” and any condescending thoughts towards his honesty would be … Even in Act 5 Scene 2, after he has killed Desdemona and when Emilia stoutly defends Desdemona’s innocence, he still maintains he is right because Iago said so: 197. Iago and Honesty in Shakespeare's Othello 1172 Words | 5 Pages. Probal, a contraction of probable. what noise?  Othello: Plot Summary Moreover, Iago is not honest when he assures Cassio that the loss of reputation means so little. I. It frights the isle. appease the latter. Making it light to Cassio.—Cassio, I love thee. Come, let’s set the watch. 90. Stage Milk / Monologues Unpacked / Iago Monologue (Act 2, Scene 1) Iago Monologue (Act 2, Scene 1) ... Where there is an internal full stop in the iambic line, I’ve made a clear distinction by breaking the speech up into separate paragraphs. OTHELLO: Down, strumpet! My wife must move for Cassio to her mistress. Othello calls him ‘honest Iago’ as early as Act 1 Scene 3, and trusts him throughout the play. Hold, ho! I pray you, call them in. another, to make me frankly despise myself. Enter DESDEMONA, CASSIO, and EMILIA. [pg.  Lectures on Othello: Othello's Jealousy Divesting them for bed; and then but now. There comes a fellow crying out for help, And Cassio following him with determined sword. stands, I could heartily wish this had not befallen; but, since it is as it is, mend it for your own good. Of a night-brawler? To be now a, sensible man, by and by a fool, and presently a, beast! Her anxiety about it…, Iago continues to torment Othello with vivid descriptions of Desdemona’s alleged sexual activity. Mazzard, a contemptuous word for head, or possibly Minion, your dear lies dead, ... Othello Act 5 Scene 1 16. 215. of his Desdemona; who let us not therefore blame: he hath not yet made wanton the night with her; and. of Verona, iv. Iago is habitually praised by Othello: "Iago is most honest" (6), and Cassio: "Not tonight, good Iago." (Act 2, Scene 3, Lines 258-262). Iago hath direction what to do; But, notwithstanding, with my personal eye Will I look to't. Cry, pack, where the part is a secondary one. Shakespeare Online. Thy honesty and love doth mince this matter. Othello, "holds [him] well;/The better shall [Iago's] purpose work on him." “The Moor is of a free and open nature, That thinks men honest that but seem to be so,” (Iago, Act 1 Scene 3, Line 391). Affin'd, related. = Middle [Act II, Scene III, Line 287] And thus, Cassio is set on a dark path which leads to trouble and mischief. While Iago, Lodovico, and Gratiano tend to Cassio, Bianca arrives. You can get your own copy of this text to keep. 351. “By the world, I think my wife be honest … He punishes more to appease the islanders than because Censure was a colorless word meaning opinion, in However, Iago has grown bitter and contempt and uses his supposed loyalty as a wedge to cause Othello's demise. = German ; Gr. give me answer to it. The next step in Iago’s plan is to tell Othello that Desdemona supports Cassio because Cassio is her lover. As my young mistress' dog. Iago as a character is often penned by Shakespeare to be an individual who likes to take control and have ruler ship over all those in his present company, where possible. From her propriety. The gallants. Yet wild, the people's hearts brimful of fear.  Othello as Tragic Hero The audience, of course, knows well which line of thinking is accurate. Othello’s last line in act III, scene iii is “Now art thou my lieutenant” Othello made Iago his lieutenant, which Iago was enraged about from the beginning. Let’s teach ourselves that honorable stop, But notwithstanding, with my personal eye, Michael, goodnight. if it be well used.  Othello: Q & A Should hazard such a place as his own second, A knave teach me my duty? Odd, occasional, incidental. Three else of Cyprus, noble swelling spirits. Should hazard such a place as his own second. In Venice, at the start of Othello, the soldier Iago announces his hatred for his commander, Othello, a Moor. Good night, lieutenant; I. The Moor is of a free and open nature / that thinks men honest that but seem to be so – Act 1 scene 3 – Iago. Othello, called from his bed by the noise, stops the brawl and strips Cassio of his lieutenancy. I am for it, lieutenant; and I'll do you justice. Minion, your dear lies dead, ... Othello Act 5 Scene 1 16. Roderigo remarks, That thou, Iago, who hast had my purse as if the strings were thine. Thou know’st we work by wit and not by witchcraft. For ’tis most easy, In any honest suit. And looks not on his evils. Good night. I do not know: friends all but now, even now, In quarter, and in terms like bride and groom, Devesting them for bed; and then, but now--. Cassio is the I can stand well enough, Why, very well then. I'll tell you what you shall do. Let’s to our affairs. The world hath noted. “The Moor is of a free and open nature, That thinks men honest that but seem to be so,” (Iago, Act 1 Scene 3, Line 391). Othello falls into an epileptic seizure. jaw. You have lost no reputation at. Let's, have no more of this; let's to our affairs.--Forgive. Shall nothing wrong him. Cassio takes his leave from Iago: "Good night, honest Iago. Function, operation of reason. To th’ platform, masters. The General speaks to you. There is more sense, in that than in reputation. deserving: you have lost no reputation at all. And what’s he, then, that says I play the villain. Oth. They do suggest at first with heavenly shows. Come, lieutenant, I have a stoup of wine; and here without are a, brace of Cyprus gallants that would fain have a, Not tonight, good Iago. If one is so obviously honest, it is astonishing it need be repeated so often. Drunk? Cassio leaves when he sees Othello and Iago approach, as he is too embarrassed to stay and hear Desdemona argue for him. Shakespeare structures this phrase to encompass both realities. Othello prepares to tour Cyprus’s fortifications. ‘Tis the curse of service. Affright does not suit the comparison. With that which he hath drunk tonight already, As my young mistress’ dog. Some verbs claim exemption from the use of to, on the In this moment he cannot decide whether Desdemona is faithful and Iago dishonest, or if Desdemona is faithless and Iago honest. Iago, and rather, as it seems to me now, keep’st from me all conveniency than suppliest me with the least advantage of hope. there are ways to recover the general again: you, are but now cast in his mood, a punishment more in, policy than in malice, even so as one would beat his, offenceless dog to affright an imperious lion: sue, I will rather sue to be despised than to deceive so, good a commander with so slight, so drunken, and so. Though he had twinn'd with me, both at a birth. I will ask him for my place again; he shall tell me. Why, this is a more exquisite song than the other. OTHELLO: Out, strumpet! Potations pottle-deep; and he’s to watch. Act, Scene, Line (Click to see in context) Speech text: 1. You are in the right. ... Line: Include links to: Images Glosses Audio Video Essays. Well, God's above all; and there. To the platform, masters; come, let's set the watch. nor any man of quality—I hope to be saved. “Honest Iago” Act 1 Scene 3. Michael, good night: to-morrow with your earliest : Let me have speech with you. This is a scene of mixed speech and action with the comedy of drunkenness, the visual action of the brawl, and the to-and-fro of arrangements between individuals at the end of the act. 348. Silence that dreadful bell: it frights the isle. Iago uses riddles and rhyme to bemuse the audience and lead along the cast. Act 4, scene 1. 2 188. How came, It hath pleased the devil drunkenness to give, place to the devil wrath. Cassio leaves when he sees Othello and Iago approach, as he is too embarrassed to stay and hear Desdemona argue for him. Iago most honestly confesses to Emily "I told him what I thought, and told no more than what he found himself was apt and true" [Act V, Scene 2, Line 175] The unspoken line comes next: they believed what they wanted—they are the guilty not I. Iago is a crafty, intelligent, manipulative school-yard bully, who is motiveless at each move. Yet wild, the people’s hearts brimful of fear. That she may make, unmake, do what she list, With his weak function. Our general's wife, is now the general: may say so in this respect, for, that he hath devoted and given up himself to the, contemplation, mark, and denotement of her parts and, graces: confess yourself freely to her; importune, her help to put you in your place again: she is of. Desdemona’s interview with Cassio is cut short by the arrival of Othello. 218. “By the world, I … Twiggen, covered with straw network. As men in rage strike those that wish them best, From him that fled some strange indignity. (299 lines) Enter Othello, Desdemona, Cassio, and Attendants. Act 1 scene 1 begins with an argument between Iago and Roderigo as this was an effective way to start a play as it gets the audience hooked, because they want to find out what they are arguing about. Iago accuses her of being a whore and of engineering the plot against Cassio that led to his injury. myself, and what remains is bestial. Iago then wounds Cassio in the leg…. Lieutenant,--sir--Montano,--gentlemen,--. Enter Othello, Desdemona, Cassio, and Attendants. Perhaps he sees it not, or his good nature. IAGO Will you hear me, Roderigo? swear? CASSIO I think it freely; and betimes in the morning I 350 will beseech the virtuous Desdemona to undertake for me. Almain, German. act scene iii; act scene line; honest iago; 2 line; iv scene; scene 2 : Honest Iago. Confess yourself, freely to her. 347. Othello falls into an epileptic seizure. Iago views O’s qualities of trust and openness that O is proud of as a weakness Audience knows being “of a free and open nature” Iago believes is a flaw making a person susceptible to being taken advantage of – which in this soliloquy Iago makes clear he intends to do this to Othello. And your name is great, In mouths of wisest censure. hoist, disjoint, heat. Holds his soul light; he dies upon his motion. 'Zounds, I bleed still; I am hurt to the death. 209. so free, so kind, so apt, so blessed a disposition, she holds it a vice in her goodness not to do more, than she is requested: this broken joint between, you and her husband entreat her to splinter; and, my, fortunes against any lay worth naming, this. sting of conscience, but very readily settles matters with it — for the moment. That she may make, unmake, do what she list, With his weak function. Othello instructs Iago “These letters give, to the pilot, and by him do my duties to the Senate” (Line 1-2, III,i); He then asks to be see the fortifications at Cyprus. Othello calls him ‘honest Iago’ as early as Act 1 Scene 3, and trusts him throughout the play. 193. IAGO : My lord, for aught I know. Come, come, good wine is a good familiar creature. 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