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Even in the face of death, Desdemona is still loyal to Othello and attempts to protect him from the consequences of his own actions. She does this by lying to Emelia explaining her death was self induced and "nobody" murdered her. This paradoxically provides Othello with the proof of Desdemona's loyalty he was searching for from everyone but Desdemona herself. Shakesprere does this to enhance the purity and perfection Desdemona embodies which intensifies the tragedy of her fate, driving the plot and audience engagement.

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"Nor scar that whiter skin of hers than snow, and smooth as monumental alabaster"

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"Nor scar that whiter skin of hers than snow, and smooth as monumental alabaster"

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Othello enters the room and sees Desdemona's beauty one more time which again makes him feel badly about his decision and complicates his choice of murdering Desdemona. This statement emphasises the Irony as it talks about Desdemona's beauty while Othello is getting ready to murder the person he loves.

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"This is the night That either makes me or fordoes me quite" -Iago

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"This is the night That either makes me or fordoes me quite" -Iago

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Iago here admits everything he has plotted comes down to this single night, "makes me" meaning this will secure his success, power, and revenege if his plans work. "Fordoes me quite" means it will completely distroy him if anything goes wrong. The line shows Iago's self-awareness that hes not just a mindless villain but calculating his actions risking everyhting. This line also foreshadows what is to happen later in the play

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"It must not be If Cassio do remain He Hath a daily beauty in his life That makes me ugly

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"It must not be If Cassio do remain He Hath a daily beauty in his life That makes me ugly

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The "Daily beauty" dosen't mean physical beauty but Cassios honourable character, good reputation and natural charm. Iago feels that Cassio's goodness highlights Iago's lack of virtue, making him look "ugly" by comparison morally and socically. The line reveals Iagos deep jealousy and insecurity, Cassios achievements and respected status remind him of his own faults. Therefore Cassio doesn't need to be guilty of anything his existence threatens Iago

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"Put out the light, and then put out the light" 

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"Put out the light, and then put out the light" 

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Othello is coming to realisation that once he kills Desdemona there is no coming back from that, unlike the bedroom light which can be turned back on, once he kills her all of her qualaities die along with her.

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" Yet she must die, else she'll betray more men."

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" Yet she must die, else she'll betray more men."

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Othello is trying to justify what he is about to do.

Self deception - Othello acts as if he is being 'heroic', protecting other men from her infidelity in order to convince himself what he's about to do is the right thing.

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" Nobody, I myself. Farewell. Commend me to my kind lord. O, farewell!"

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" Nobody, I myself. Farewell. Commend me to my kind lord. O, farewell!"

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This is Desdemona's final act of love towards Othello. She protects him from being charged with murder by taking responsibility for her death. She is so devoted to her husband she is willing to save him after he has killed her over lies. This reveals her loyalty and love are character flaws.

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Iago's description of himself to Lodovico and Gratiano as a "villain" foreshadows the dictation of his own reputation further in the play where he will be known forever as the "villian", destroying his ideal self as "honest" or "good". This links to themes of reputation and duplicity.

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"Let nobody blame him, his scorn I approve"

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"Let nobody blame him, his scorn I approve"

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Desdemona is protecting her husband and his reputation by shifting societal focus away from othello's aggression and rather toward Desdemona's understanding of his "scorn", This understanding of Othello's violence and anger demonstrates Desdemona's unconditional love for her husband which shakespeare uses to display Desdemona's purity and innocence which amplifies the tragedy of her fate.

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Sets the ending of the play in stone.

He is still using and manipulating Othello.

He knows that this will destroy Othello's mind completely after seeing his dead wife in front of him.

It will show Othello as the "vicious beast" that we were told about in Act 1 Scene 1.

Iago won't be held accountable for murder as he had nothing to do with the physical killing of Desdemona.

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"Put out the light, and then put out the light"

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"Put out the light, and then put out the light"

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This shows the power difference between Othello and Desdemona, as he is comparing killing her to something as simple as putting out a candle. This shows Othello's attempts to strengthen his revolve before undertaking such a task, as he dehumanises her by comparing her to an inanimate object. I think it also represents him stepping into the darkness he called upon in act 3 scene 3, as he turns out the candle so he can use the darkness to remove himself from the action and use it to have his revenge

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In this scene, Othello's isolation of Desdemona through her dismissal of Emilia may be a reflection of how Iago has emotionally isolated Othello from all his peers. Desdemona's compliance with this command also displays her dedication to Othello despite his mistreatment of her.

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Denoting Emelia as nothing more than a brothel-keeper indicating Othello's suspcions that she has been keeping Desdemona's adultery a secret from him to uphold her dutuies as Deesdemona's lady in waiting. This also dehumanisises the connection Desemna and Othello shared as nothing more than transactual and solidifying his perception of his wife as a "Whore".

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"Tis meet I should be us'd so, very meet"

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"Tis meet I should be us'd so, very meet"

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Desdemona is accepting her fate as a woman in this society and has been influenced by her surroundings to believe that it is natural and right for a woman to be treated with such disregard and disrespect. The line also shows how Desdemona thinks very little of herself, as she sees herself as deserving of this abuse.

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The fact that Othello is still inquiring about Desdemona's infidelity indicates that he has not fully given up on her and their marriage. He is still looking for more 'ocular proof' to confirm that the relationship is over, and Emilia is faithful to Desdemona and does not give him any.

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'And many worthy and chaste dames, even thus/All guiltless, meet reproach.'

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'And many worthy and chaste dames, even thus/All guiltless, meet reproach.'

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Shows how Iago's manipulations can be uhsed to incriminate anyone, even those who are apparently perfect, like Desdemona.

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Iago undermines and downplays the significance of the situation Othello has been placed in. This is an example of Iago manipulation as he further aggravates Othello's vulnerability to amplify his anger.

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Commanding and manipulating Othello to do what he wants him to do.

This will destroy Othello's mind forever.

It will show the 'Vicious beast' that people assume he is.

Iago won't be held accountable as he didn't have anything to do with the killing of Desdemona.

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Indicates to the audience the level of ignorance Desdemona has been kept in until this moment, where Othello expresses for the first time his infatuation face to face. It also may imply to Othello that Desdemonda believes her adultery is not as morally incoorect as Othello perceives it as because he doesn't know of Desdemonas unawareness of the situation

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This quote reveals the power dynamic between not only Othello and Desdemona but all relationships in this patriarchal society. Othello has full control over Desdemona and she is expected to be "an obedient wife".

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Othellos treating Desdemona as an object, showing his control over her, mocks her and has no empathy

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The dramatic irony in this quote is seen in Iago's "medicine" is the poison of his manipulation, which has torn Othello apart at this point.

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- Othello's mind is scrambled at this point and he is at the limit of his emotional and physical threshold

- He is no longer able to discern any rational thoughts from the false reality Iago has created over the last few scenes

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. Here is where we see how much Othello is relying on Iago's opinions and information to the point where he is allowing Iago to make his decisions. Where Othello believes that Iago is trustworthy and honest.

. This is further allowing Iago to control Othello more and more, to the point where he is given the decision on how to kill Cassio. This is all part of Iago's process of manipulation to gain control over Othello.

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"Something, sure, of state, either from Venice, or some unhatch'd practice"

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"Something, sure, of state, either from Venice, or some unhatch'd practice"

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- said by desdemona when Othello leaves angrily.

she is rationalising his anger, and seeing what she wants to see.

She is so oblivious to everything that she doesn't even think to think that Othello is angry for something else.

In her mind he must be angry because of matters of state, theres no other possible reason

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"Come from the duke; and see, your wife is with him"

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"Come from the duke; and see, your wife is with him"

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Iago's subtle insinuation makes Desdemona being with the duke suspicious because Othello believes she has been unfaithful and Iago is adding fuel to the fire.

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"She is protectress of her honour, too. May she give that?" 

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"She is protectress of her honour, too. May she give that?" 

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Here Othello is playing around with the idea of human agency - what they should/shouldn't do.

Human agency refers to the capacity of individuals to make choices and exercise control over their actions.

Othello is saying that Desdemona has the power to protect her honour (reputation, respect, fame), and he's asking if Desdemona should basically give up her honour and reputation too just like she did with the handkerchief.

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"She is protectress of her honour, too. May she give that?"

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"She is protectress of her honour, too. May she give that?"

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The handkerchief is a motif of honour

human agency

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Iago informs Othello of Brabantio's violent intentions and Iago's attempts to defend his Othello's honour, (dramatic irony)

Cassio then delivers urgent news from the venetian state regarding the coming war with the Turks.

Iago briefly discusses Othello's marriage with cassio disrespectfully behind Othello's back but is interrupted by Othello's entering.

Brabantio enters with his men and violent intentions, however Othello responds with composure and assurance.

Brabantio's abusive threats are met with calmness and considering both men are needed for urgent state business their conflict in prevented to enlarging.

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Brabantio angrily goes to the senator's to complain of the 'unnatural' marriage between Desdemona & Othello. He insists he must've used magic to get her to fall for him, as nothing else seems logical.

The Duke calls Othello in to tell his side of the story. Othello acts like a senator (noble, composed, truthful). He calmly explains his and Desdemona's love story and bets that if Desdemona were asked why she got with him, she would say the same.

Iagos soliloquy!!! Discusses his internal thoughts.

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'and live upon the vapour of a dungeon, then keep a corner in the thing I love for others uses'

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'and live upon the vapour of a dungeon, then keep a corner in the thing I love for others uses'

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This is the first time we see Othello referring to Desdemona in a crude and vulgar manner. We also see his desperation and jealousy through this quote over Desdemona's infidelity

'corner'-

Theme- Nobility vs Baseness

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"If she be false, O, then heaven mocks itself. I'll not believe it."

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"If she be false, O, then heaven mocks itself. I'll not believe it."

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In this statement we can see how Othello doesn't want to be the monster he turns into at the end. Even with all the poison Iago injects into Othello's mind, torturing him with ideas and images, as soon as he see's Desdemona the poison clears and he can think clearly again. This also reinforces how Othello sees Desdemona as almost divine, as she heals him, and healing has connotations of divinity.

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This is the first time Othello lies to Desdemona, showing how he has begun to fall to Iago, and how he has changed. This thus signifies the end of Othello and Desdemona's relationship.

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misogyny

referring to his wife as a female servant, or promiscuous woman

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First scene of play. Following are the key moments:

Iago is using Roderigo for his money. Roderigo is making his money available to Iago in hopes of Iago helping him get with Desdemona.

We learn of Iagos duplicity, specifically against his boss Othello.

Roderigo and Iago go to Brabantio (Desdemona's dad) accusing Othello of stealing Desdemona.

They go on to describe Othello as an violent animal who used magic to force Desdemona to be with him.

Other people described: Cassio is described as a man who has never seen battle, who has a wife almost too good-looking, and an outsider (a Florentine, not venetian)

Brabantio reacts negatively and decides to kill Othello.

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"I'll see before I doubt, when I doubt, prove, and on the proof there is no more but this, away at once with love or jealousy"

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"I'll see before I doubt, when I doubt, prove, and on the proof there is no more but this, away at once with love or jealousy"

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Doubting Thomas - one of the 12 Disciples and didn't believe that Jesus rose up from the dead until he saw him in person - Christian motif

Trust - still has a slight amount of trust in Desdemona at this point in time

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''All's well now ,sweeting,come away to bed'' and ''Come Desdemona , tis the soldier's life''

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''All's well now ,sweeting,come away to bed'' and ''Come Desdemona , tis the soldier's life''

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First time we see Othello be patriarchal as he dismises Desdemona when tensions are high. As before in court, he puts her in a position in power

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Iago picks up on Cassios over friendliness and admiration of Desdemona.

Iago uses this as a tool of manipulation.

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" I know our country dispositions well: In Venice they do let God see the pranks they dare not show their husbands"

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" I know our country dispositions well: In Venice they do let God see the pranks they dare not show their husbands"

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Iago plays on Othello's status as an outsider by saying this is what women do in Venice when trying to insinuate Desdemona has been unfaithful. Othello cannot defend this because he is an outsider and he truly doesn't know how things work there.

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Iago convinces Cassio to drink

Plantss suspicion in Montanos mind about Cassio

Uses Rodrigo to start fight with Cassio- Montano injured

Othello takes control of fight - dimisses Cassio from post

Iago pretends to protect Cassio - "honest Iago"

Iago convinces Cassio to talk to Desdemona to try and fix relationship with Othello

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He'll watch the horologe a double set, If drink rock not his cradle.

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He'll watch the horologe a double set, If drink rock not his cradle.

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.Iago is attempting to manipulate Montano about Cassio and how he is a drunk man who can't sleep with out his drink.

.Iago is trying to plant an idea in Montano's head that Othello has made the wrong choice of choosing a alcoholic and that Cassio is not a good man.

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The repetition of Farewell indicates a sense of mourning. The sentence is eulogy-like in the way that he is saying goodbye to his reputation, and his old self. The repetition also indicates that he is sure of his decision.

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'O monstrous world, take note. Take note, O world, To be direct and honest is not safe'

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'O monstrous world, take note. Take note, O world, To be direct and honest is not safe'

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Iago plays into his narcissistic character.

Here, he paints himself as the victim as Othello begins to lose his patience with the little information Iago is telling him about Desdemona and Cassios supposed affair.

'O World' - he dramatizes himself as a misunderstood truthteller, this revealed his self centered view of thinking.

'To be direct and honest is not safe'- Iago is pretending that his honesty is putting him at risk, reminding Othello of the honest Iago he is, winning back his trust yet again

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haply, for i am black and have not those soft parts of conversation-othello

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haply, for i am black and have not those soft parts of conversation-othello

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believing the cause may be because of his race

shows the theme of racism

causing Othello to be unsure of himself and seeing the fault of Desdemona's adultery as his own

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'Villain, be sure thou prove my love a whore,'

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'Villain, be sure thou prove my love a whore,'

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Othello is clearly deeply affected by the lies Iago has been feeding him. He doesn't entirely believe it yet, hence this furious demand, but is also using extremely crass and degrading language to refer to Desdemona, shownig how his views of her have been poisoned.

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Cassio thinks Iago loves him but he dosen't.

This displays truth wrapped up in a life.

Iago is manipulating Cassio to gain extra trust.

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"I think my wife is honest and I think not"

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"I think my wife is honest and I think not"

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A paradoxal statement that displays the mental turmoil that the indecision is causing Othello.

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Iago manipulating Cassio.

He uses both master manipulation and improvisation to manipulate Cassio into talking to Desdemona.

This improvisation later proves key to gaining complete control over Othello.

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''O'beware my lord of jealousy it is the green eyed monster which doth mock the meat it feeds on''

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''O'beware my lord of jealousy it is the green eyed monster which doth mock the meat it feeds on''

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Depiction of himself

Connotation of monster( fearsome, grotesque and wicked)

Dual conscience Iago embraces his jealousy and Othello suppresses his emotions making him more volatile.

Dramatic Irony

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Arrive at Cyprus.

Cassio is overly enthusiastic when welcoming Desdemona

Othello and Desdemona's spiritual relationship is shown.

Iago plants the first seeds of his plan with roderigo by suggesting a relationship between cassio and desdemona.

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"The moor already changes with my poison"

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"The moor already changes with my poison"

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Shows Iago manipulating Othello and shows how he thinks of himself as a predator and Othello as prey, and also reinforces his previous statement where he compares himself to a spider trapping Othello and Cassio. "Poison" is another word that has connotations of spiders, as spiders poison their victims before finishing them, just like Iago is doing to Othello

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"Reputation is an idle and most false imposition"

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"Reputation is an idle and most false imposition"

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Gives us an insight into Iago's character and how he infers that your reputation is decided by others and if you do not submit to your reputation, it cannot affect you.

Gives Iago the upper hand in carrying out his scheme as he is not bound by reputation.

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"Reputation, reputation, reputation! O, I have lost my reputation. I have lost the immortal part of myself, and what remains is bestial. My reputation, Iago, my reputation" - line 255

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"Reputation, reputation, reputation! O, I have lost my reputation. I have lost the immortal part of myself, and what remains is bestial. My reputation, Iago, my reputation" - line 255

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The use of the repetition of "reputation" within this quote shows how Cassio is loosing his good name and identity that he builds himself up and what others think of him and his ego now that it is destroyed his has no meaning or purpose to his life now. He has now given up on all hope

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"O wretched fool, that livest to make thine honesty a vice! O heavy ignorance!"

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"O wretched fool, that livest to make thine honesty a vice! O heavy ignorance!"

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Othello threatens Iago, Iago improvises a retreat by accusing himself of being too honest and claims he will stop. This frightens Othello into begging Iago to continue his 'honest' advice.

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"Why did I marry? This honest creature doubtless sees more than he unfolds." - Othello

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"Why did I marry? This honest creature doubtless sees more than he unfolds." - Othello

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Shows the peak of destruction of jealousy.

The emotional intensity shows Othello's confidence crumbling as he turns against his own marriage.

It highlights how Iago's manipulation has created a toxic mindset in Othello.

The word "honest" emphasises Iago succeeding in covering his manipulation under truth.

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''I'll pour this pestilence in his ear''

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''I'll pour this pestilence in his ear''

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Explores the theme of corruption.

Iago finally pulls together his big plan and states he will influence Othello in a negative way and infect his mind with negative thoughts (That Desdemona is cheating on him)

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an oath

conveys othellos loss of controll

loosing his once calm and collected self

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"If consequence do but approve my dream, my boat sails freely, both with wind and stream"

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"If consequence do but approve my dream, my boat sails freely, both with wind and stream"

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Iago's referring to his dream being his plan to succeed in ruining Othello's life.

He's gaining control and he's strategzing his next move

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"I have lost the immortal part of myself"

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"I have lost the immortal part of myself"

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Said by Cassio, after he loses his military rank.

Said shortly after "reputation, reputation, reputation.

Cassio views his reputation as the most important part of himself, and after his drunken brawl he has lost the reputation that he crafted over years of work.

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"He that is robb'd, not wanting what is stol'n, let him not know't and he's not robb'd at all.

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"He that is robb'd, not wanting what is stol'n, let him not know't and he's not robb'd at all.

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Othello stating that, in relation to his idea of Cassio sleeping with Desdemonda, he would rather be robbed and not know about it. "If someone is robbed, and they do not realise what is stolen, it is like they have not been robbed at all". The reoccuring idea or image of robbery/stealing can relate to Cassio "stealing" Desdemonda from him, and also stealing his peace of mind.

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"What an eye she has! methinks it sounds a parley of provocation"

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"What an eye she has! methinks it sounds a parley of provocation"

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. Iago is trying to catch Cassio in the act of talking about Desdemona in a desirable way.

.It shows how Iago is trying to use Cassio to then tell Othello of Cassio and what he said about Desdemona and manipulating what Cassio says or means.

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"I think my wife be honest and think she is not"

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"I think my wife be honest and think she is not"

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-these two statements juxtapose each other, revealing how he's unable to form a clear opinion,

-the word "think" reaffirms this, as it indicates he has no actual knowledge.

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i know thou art full of love and honesty-othello

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i know thou art full of love and honesty-othello

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said to iago

irony

iago is still succesful in keeping up his facade

othello continues to percieve him as a just man and is subjecting himself into being duped and leading to his downfall

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"She did deceive her father, marrying you."

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"She did deceive her father, marrying you."

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Othello is insisting Desdemona is honest. Iago skilfully improvises by using a past truth to validate a present lie.

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"He that stirs next next, to carve for his own rage, holds his soul light, he dies upon his motion"

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"He that stirs next next, to carve for his own rage, holds his soul light, he dies upon his motion"

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Othello demonstrating his military power and strength.

Othello's powerful nature and temperament is clearly on show here.

Similar to the what he stated earlier, threatening to cleave men from the Earth.

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blessed figs end the wine she drinks is made of grapes. If she had been blessed, she would never have loved the moor.

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blessed figs end the wine she drinks is made of grapes. If she had been blessed, she would never have loved the moor.

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Mocking Desdemona's love for Othello

Desdemona could only be with him out of lust or foolishness not love.

Determined to see only the bad

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Iago says this subconciously to himself, this is the first time we openly hear him admit to his hate for Othello. He is apeaking to himself so we jnow he is being truthfull and that his hate is strong.

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"The moor howbe't that i endure him not"

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"The moor howbe't that i endure him not"

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Just shows how much he despises Othello that he cant refer to him by name and can't stand to be around him

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misogyny

negatives view towards everything not just othello who he wants revenge on

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"I do suspect the lusty moor hath leaped into my seat"

Suspicion and sense of betrayal that come from a place of deep rooted hatred

"Blessed fig's end! The wine she drinks is made of grapes if she had been blessed, she would never have loved the Moor”

will not hear of the fact that Othello actually loves Desdemonda because of a racial bias and spite

"Doth like a poisonous mineral, gnaw my inwards"

"She have to look on the Devil"

"Putting on the mere form of civil"

"An index and prologue to the history of lust and foul thoughts"

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"I put the moor, at least into a jealousy so strong"

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"I put the moor, at least into a jealousy so strong"

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Even if Iago's plans fail he wants to destroy Othello before it's over by making him never trust his wife again

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"Lechery, prolonged to the history of and the foul thoughts"

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"Lechery, prolonged to the history of and the foul thoughts"

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This displays Iago's hatred which fuels him into manipulation of those around him as he knows of Roderigo's jealousy and utilises it as a weapon against cassio and ultimately othello

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"And nothing can or shall content my soul till I am even with him, wife for wife; Or failing so, yet I put the Moor at least into a jealousy so strong the judgement cannot cure"

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"And nothing can or shall content my soul till I am even with him, wife for wife; Or failing so, yet I put the Moor at least into a jealousy so strong the judgement cannot cure"

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Outlines his motive and goal

" A jealousy so strong the judgement cannot cure" Iago is making his revenge psychological.

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Shows how much Othello loves Desdemona as he can't stand to be apart or his soul won't have joy

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but i'll set down the pegs that make this music as honest as i am.

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but i'll set down the pegs that make this music as honest as i am.

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iago want to cause discord or chaos by disrupting othello and desdemona's relatioship

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overjoyed to see desdemona

calls her a 'warrior' meaning he holds her to high regard shows love and admiration

sees her as an equal

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"Let it not gall your patience, good Iago, That i extend my manners; 'tis my breeding"

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"Let it not gall your patience, good Iago, That i extend my manners; 'tis my breeding"

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He's attempting to infuriate Iago

Having a dig at their vastly different social classes (Cassio is wealthy and educated unlike Iago)

Hes overly friendly with women which can be taken in the wrong way, especially with Desdemona

Snobby and overconfident

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'O, you are well tun'd now, but'll set down pegs that make this music. As i honest as I am'

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'O, you are well tun'd now, but'll set down pegs that make this music. As i honest as I am'

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Iago acknowledges their relationship is more than lust but a connection and communication.

However, he plans to use this to destroy their relationship. With no remorse or shame

'Set down the pegs' means to slacken the strings of a musical instrument to produce a discord.

Aims to create discord between Othello anf Desdemona

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this reveals Iago's view on love as transactional relation to use to satisfy individual base urges of lust rather than any sort of deep connection to be had with another person

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"begin to heave the gorge,

disrelish and abhor the Moor"

"the knave is handsome, young, and hath all those requisites in him that folly and green minds"

"I'll set down the pegs that make this music,

As honest as I am."

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''Ay smile upon her do. I will catch you in your own courtisies''

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''Ay smile upon her do. I will catch you in your own courtisies''

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Shows that he is so fueled by hate that he's waiting and hoping for someone to do a little something that he can pounce on and use to his advantage.

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"and nothing can nor shall content my soul"

Iago demonstrating how much Othellos decision so appoint Cassio over himself has consumed his entire entity. Iago has reached a level of hate that his soul can't even be contented. This portrays how dehumanized that Iago has become, connecting with his devil like associations and characteristics.

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Is after every temptest come such calms, may the winds blow till they have weaked death

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Is after every temptest come such calms, may the winds blow till they have weaked death

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-Positive concept of love, Othello speaking to Desdemona

-He is talking about the happiness he is filled with when they reunite is worth any past or future

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if it were now to die, twere now to be most happy 

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if it were now to die, twere now to be most happy 

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just seeing Desdemona would make him die a happy man

to die is finite so for him to say this carries strong meaning

a sign of true undying love

Display of romance

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"Now, I do love her too; Not out of absolute lust, through peradventure I stand accountable for as great a sin, But partley led to diet my revenge..."

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"Now, I do love her too; Not out of absolute lust, through peradventure I stand accountable for as great a sin, But partley led to diet my revenge..."

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Iago claims to "love" Desdemona but truly is using her as a pawn in his plan to get revenge

He doesn't understand that love and relationships aren't transactional

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Shows how easily love can turn to hate, as Iago once loved Othello like a brother, and now hates him with every fibre of his being

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“He hath achieved a maid that paragons description and wild fame.”

“The Duke does greet you, general.”

"Sir, he is rash and very sudden in choler"

"or the better compassing of his salt and most hidden loose affection"

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Iago says this about Cassio

he is describing him as cunning, deceptive and untrustworthy which contrasts with what Cassio actually is

this is also ironic as this description fits Iago

this is the opposite of Cassios true character

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iago is asking the question of will desdemona stay faithful to othello when he inevitably grows older.

shows that their relationship is still purely made up of infatuation that probably isn't stable.

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"one that excels the quirks of blazing pen"

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"one that excels the quirks of blazing pen"

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This indicates cassio's naive, eccentric and enthusiastic characteristics; to describe his bosses wife in such an affectionate manner, if taken out of context, could indicate a desire or envy cassio has for desdemona

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he hath achieved a maid , that paragons description and wild frame

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he hath achieved a maid , that paragons description and wild frame

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speaks highly of desdemona, shows chivalry and admiration

could be perceived as lustful although i think it comes from and innocent and respectful place

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"O, you are well ten'd now, But I'll set down the pegs that make this music"

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"O, you are well ten'd now, But I'll set down the pegs that make this music"

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Iago comments on Othello and Desdemona's love reunion and it is compared to harmonious music. It shows Iago's intention to destroy that harmony. The imagery of "set down the pegs" also means detuning an instrument and symbolises how love can be undone and destroyed by manipulation.

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"Know I aught but that he's well and will be here shortly"

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"Know I aught but that he's well and will be here shortly"

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I think this shows Cassio's optimism and naivety as he thinks that everything will turn out good in the end, even though there was a high chance that most would die

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'They met so near with their lips that their breaths embrac'd together.'

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'They met so near with their lips that their breaths embrac'd together.'

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This shows how focused Iago is on trying to enrage Othello; he is willing to twist innocent gestures (such as Cassio's greeting to Desdemona) to use as weapons against him. To read that in this way means he must be thinking about his goal of destroying Othello whenever he sees him or someone associated with him.

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If I were to die now twere now to be most happy.

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If I were to die now twere now to be most happy.

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Othello knows no bounds, even death, for his love for Desdemona. His love for her goes beyond the mortal realm.

It possibly contradicts the idea of infatuation, or rather heightens the argument. It could show that he is so infatuated with her that if he dies he will be happy, or rather he truly is deeply in love with her.