Othello Passage Analysis Practice by Wendy Cacilhas https://padlet.com/cacilhasw/wurbv0i6g01f Include: -your name(s) -Act.Scene.Lines -Speaker / Speaking To -Context -Significance #1 -Significance #2 en-us 2018-05-07 14:16:32 UTC 2025-11-22 18:35:43 UTC hello@padlet.com Julia, Lindsay, Soobin https://padlet.com/cacilhasw/wurbv0i6g01f/wish/258623953 Quote: 3.3. 299-320
Speaker: Othello
To: soliloquy
Context: After Iago suggests that he may have information about Desdemona regarding her relationship with Cassio, Othello begins to doubt himself and wonder whether to trust Iago or Desdemona.
Significance #1: This quote reveals something about Othello's character. In the line "Haply, for I am black and have not those soft parts of conversation that chamberers have, or for I am declined into the vale of years" he compares himself to brave white people of a higher class, showing that he thinks because of his race he can not be with Desdemona. 

]]> 2018-05-07 16:59:21 UTC https://padlet.com/cacilhasw/wurbv0i6g01f/wish/258623953 Jenna and Madison https://padlet.com/cacilhasw/wurbv0i6g01f/wish/258624384 Quote: 3.3.299-318
Speaker: Othello
To: soliloquy
Context:
Significance 1 
Significance 2

]]> 2018-05-07 17:00:19 UTC https://padlet.com/cacilhasw/wurbv0i6g01f/wish/258624384 Emma S and Emma SC aixme https://padlet.com/cacilhasw/wurbv0i6g01f/wish/258624442 2.3.256-382

Speaker: Iago
To: Himself

Context: Iago is talking about how he appears vs. reality. He talks about how he's going to manipulate Othello into thinking that Iago has suspicions/ secrets about Desdemona and Cassio.  

Element 1: Theme
The following quote proves the theme topic of appearance vs. reality. Making the theme statement be; people act a certain way for their advantage, but in reality they're the complete opposite of what they seem. "I play the villain, when this advice is free I give an honest, probal to thinking, and indeed the course the Moor again?". Iago knows that he is evil and has a sinister plan, but he acts honest and loyal carry out his plan. Therefore, his "two faced" personality deceives others. 

Element 2: Advancing Plot
The following quote advances the plot showing the audience his plan to break up Desdemona and Othello; "For whiles this honest fool...She shall undo her credit with Moor. So will I turn her virtue into pitch, and out of her own goodness make the net that shall enmesh them all". Iago is taking advantage of Desdemona's kindness when while she's trying to get Cassio's job back. By telling Othello his theories between Desdemona and Cassio.]]> 2018-05-07 17:00:30 UTC https://padlet.com/cacilhasw/wurbv0i6g01f/wish/258624442 Vanessa https://padlet.com/cacilhasw/wurbv0i6g01f/wish/258624866 Quote: Act 2, Scene 1, Line 112 - 114
Context: Iago speaks to Desdemona and his other friends while teasing his wife Emilia, he often hints at double meanings and hidden hints. 

Analysis #1: This quote perfectly exemplifies elements of the character of Iago. In this passage specifically, it accentuates the elements of Iago's character in which he always uses double meanings when he speaks. His language actually reflects the sort of character he is. It emphasizes that he is playing both sides, in his use of the words "she could give you so much of her lips" he could mean making out with his wife, yet also be hinting that she has lots of attitude. He leaves it to the other characters and audience to make true meaning of his words, either good or bad.

Analysis #2: This quote can also be a great example of theme, as it can fall under the theme topic of appearance vs. reality and can reinforce the theme that people cannot always trust those who are closest to them. Iago's words support this theme because it represents playing both sides, as he is appearing to be endearing and caring towards Othello, yet is actually scheming against him behind his back. He does the same sort of thing in this quote, as his words saying "..her tongue she oft bestows on me, /You would have enough." can either be taken as in insult of too much attitude, or as a compliment in a seemingly loving and personal way towards his wife.
 ]]> 2018-05-07 17:01:22 UTC https://padlet.com/cacilhasw/wurbv0i6g01f/wish/258624866 Kareena and Sara https://padlet.com/cacilhasw/wurbv0i6g01f/wish/258625885 Quote: 3.3.299-315 
Speaker: Othello 
To: Himself/audience 
Context: Othello is doubting his relationship with Desdemona, after Iago convinces him that Desdemona is in love with Cassio. 
Significance #1: Style 
Othello makes references to black and white motif.  He thinks that because he's black and Desdemona is white they can't be together.  He also makes references to the animal imagery saying he'd rather be a toad.  This shows Iago is getting into his mind as these are things that Iago talks about.  This could influence the plot later if Othello continues to lose trust in Desdemona
Significance #2: Character
This passage shows that Othello is easily manipulated and it brings forward his insecurities of being a Moor/outsider, being old, not wise.  It also shows he's possessive of Desdemona when he says he'd rather be a toad than "keep a corner in the thing I love for others' uses". Iago's character is being shown as incredibly honest and trustworthy when Othello refers to him as "a fellow of exceeding honesty"

]]> 2018-05-07 17:03:29 UTC https://padlet.com/cacilhasw/wurbv0i6g01f/wish/258625885 https://padlet.com/cacilhasw/wurbv0i6g01f/wish/258626793 2018-05-07 17:05:33 UTC https://padlet.com/cacilhasw/wurbv0i6g01f/wish/258626793 Misha and Marwan https://padlet.com/cacilhasw/wurbv0i6g01f/wish/258628701 Quote: 2.3 49-66
Speaker: Iago (soliloquy)
Context: Iago is trying to convince/pressure Cassio to keep on drinking. He then says this soliloquy, which reveals his intention from doing so - that he wants to get Cassio drunk to the point where he becomes easy to quarrel. He wants him to have a fight with Roderigo and cause chaos, so that Othello will discharge him from his job as a lieutenant. 
Significance #1: Iago keeps pressuring Cassio - who usually does not drink- to keep on drinking. He is convincing under the mask of having fun and enjoying his moment, while what he really wants is to harm Cassio and get him fired from his job. This promotes a theme that many people seek to harm others while hiding behind fake good intentions.  
Significance #2 A character trait that is revealed about Iago in this soliloquy is that Iago is a "trickery" kind of person. This matter because the audience now sees that Iago is very planned and organized in terms of tricking others to believe and do what he wants them to do. When he mentions what he plans to happen we can understand that it is Iago's trickery and manipulative character traits that allow him to do what he does. 
]]> 2018-05-07 17:09:34 UTC https://padlet.com/cacilhasw/wurbv0i6g01f/wish/258628701 Jessy and Aj https://padlet.com/cacilhasw/wurbv0i6g01f/wish/258632556 Quote: 1.1.64-71
Speaker: Iago
To: Rodrigo
Context: Iago reveals his plans behind the kindness towards Othello. He says that he uses othello to take advantage of him. Not only this, but he expresses his true thoughts on Othello, that he will not show his real personality ]]> 2018-05-07 17:17:57 UTC https://padlet.com/cacilhasw/wurbv0i6g01f/wish/258632556 Samera and Laura 1alkofahisam https://padlet.com/cacilhasw/wurbv0i6g01f/wish/258632811 quote: 1.3 214- 223
Speaker: othello 
to: iago 
context:  Iago suggest that he suspects that desdemona is cheating with cassio, othello does not believe him yet and ]]> 2018-05-07 17:18:32 UTC https://padlet.com/cacilhasw/wurbv0i6g01f/wish/258632811 Jenna and Madison https://padlet.com/cacilhasw/wurbv0i6g01f/wish/258707377 Quote 3.3.299-218
Speaker: Othello 
Speaking to: himself soliloquy

Context: Othello is talking to himself about the information iago just told him. Iago made it seem as though he believes desdemona is cheating on othello with cassio. Othello did not believe that his lover would do this to him but as he begins to overthink Iago's comments he starts to doubt himself not knowing that iago is trying to trick him into believing desdemona is cheating.

Significance 1: Character - 
Significance 2: Plot - This quote adds significance to the plot as it introduces new conflict to the storyline. Up until now we have seen Iago's deceiving actions going behind othello's back to make it appear as thought desdemona is cheating on othello. Although this has been happening it is an example of dramatic irony, as we the audience know what iago is doing but othello does not. Now that iago has planted these ideas into othello's head we can begin to see the plot thickening, we wonder what will happen next, how will othello deal with this information, will he confront desdemona?


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