1. “It is not honesty in me to speak / What I have seen and known. You shall observe him, / And his own courses will denote him so / That I may save my speech.” (IV.i.265-268)
Iago is instructing Lodovico to observe Othello’s strange behavior for himself, instead of detailing his own incriminating acts that provoked Othello. Iago’s manipulation is tactical, in the sense that he is avoiding responsibility for his actions whilst still pushing his plan forward.
2. “Demand me nothing. What you know, you know. / From this time forth I never will speak world.” (V.ii.303-304)
This quote demonstrates just how remorseless and cruel Iago is. Here, Iago is in the midst of torture and impending execution, yet he is still attempting to torment Othello.
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“O, fie upon them! Some such squire he was / That turned your wit the seamy side without / And made you to suspect me with the Moor” (IV.ii.145-147).
In this quote, Emilia is disproving the rumours of her infidelity. The importance is that Emilia is only reiterating how paranoid Iago is and proving that the suspicions, which have fuelled most of Iago’s revenge plots, are faulty.
4. “Why, now I see there’s mettle in thee; and even from this / instant do build on thee a better opinion than ever before.” (IV.ii.203-204)
Here, Iago is counteracting Roderigo’s anger with compliments and charm. This quote demonstrates Iago’s intelligence and his ability to mask his true feelings in order to obtain an ulterior motive.
5. “Gentlemen all, I do suspect this trash / To be a party in this injury.” (V.i.86-87)
After plotting the murder of Cassio, and subsequently murdering Rodrigo himself, Iago shows no remorse while framing an innocent bystander in order to advance his plan. Iago is only highlighting the ruthlessness that he
Iago is instructing Lodovico to observe Othello’s strange behavior for himself, instead of detailing his own incriminating acts that provoked Othello. Iago’s manipulation is tactical, in the sense that he is avoiding responsibility for his actions whilst still pushing his plan forward.
2. “Demand me nothing. What you know, you know. / From this time forth I never will speak world.” (V.ii.303-304)
This quote demonstrates just how remorseless and cruel Iago is. Here, Iago is in the midst of torture and impending execution, yet he is still attempting to torment Othello.
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“O, fie upon them! Some such squire he was / That turned your wit the seamy side without / And made you to suspect me with the Moor” (IV.ii.145-147).
In this quote, Emilia is disproving the rumours of her infidelity. The importance is that Emilia is only reiterating how paranoid Iago is and proving that the suspicions, which have fuelled most of Iago’s revenge plots, are faulty.
4. “Why, now I see there’s mettle in thee; and even from this / instant do build on thee a better opinion than ever before.” (IV.ii.203-204)
Here, Iago is counteracting Roderigo’s anger with compliments and charm. This quote demonstrates Iago’s intelligence and his ability to mask his true feelings in order to obtain an ulterior motive.
5. “Gentlemen all, I do suspect this trash / To be a party in this injury.” (V.i.86-87)
After plotting the murder of Cassio, and subsequently murdering Rodrigo himself, Iago shows no remorse while framing an innocent bystander in order to advance his plan. Iago is only highlighting the ruthlessness that he