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Who is brabantio and why does iago and roderigo awaken him in the middle of the night?
Brabantio is Desdemona's father. Iago and Roderigo wake him to tell him that Desdemona is running off with Othello. Using filthy and racist language, Iago hopes to anger Brabantio against Othello, which he does.
Who does Othello entrust Desdemona to?
To Iago. Iago does manage to get Desdemona safely to Cyprus. He doesn't do much about getting her back.
Who accompanies desdemona to Cyprus?
Iago and Emilia are on the same boat as Desdemona.
Why is Roderigo upset in act 1 Othello?
roderigo is jealous of othello because desdemona has chosen othello asher suiter despite the overwhelming offers roderigo has made and the racial difference in othello, which at that time would be considered taboo. so desdemona would rather go against society with othello than be with roderigo.
How will Iago's advice to Cassio work in Iago's favor?
Iago advises Cassio to ask Desdemona to plead on his behalf. This will help Iago poison Othello's mind, as Desdemona will appear to be doing so out of her (illicit) love for Cassio.
What do Iago and Roderigo hope to accomplish by shouting insulting remarks about Othello and Desdemona under Brabantio's window?
They want Desdemona's father, Brabantio, to come out and kill Othello, because they know that Desdemona and Othello are getting illegally wedded. Iago hates Othello and wants him dead because Cassio gave Othello a position in the military that Iago believed he deserved.
Who is brabantio and why does iago and roderigo awaken him in the middle of the night?
Brabantio is Desdemona's father. Iago and Roderigo wake him to tell him that Desdemona is running off with Othello. Using filthy and racist language, Iago hopes to anger Brabantio against Othello, which he does.
Who does Othello entrust Desdemona to?
To Iago. Iago does manage to get Desdemona safely to Cyprus. He doesn't do much about getting her back.
What is iagos master plot to annoy Othello and desdemona?
Iago's master plot to annoy Othello and Desdemona, is to tell Desdemona's father that Desdemona has married the Moor (Othello). And also to convince Othello that Desdemona is involved in an affair with Michael Cassio.
What are the characters of the play Othello?
Othello, a Moorish captain in the service of Venice Iago, his ensign Desdemona, his wife Cassio, his lieutenant Brabantio, father of Desdemona Emilia, wife of Iago The Duke (Doge) of Venice Bianca, a woman of Cyprus beloved of Cassio Ludovico, a Venetian nobleman Roderigo, a young Venetian in love with Desdemona, and the dupe of Iago
Who accompanies desdemona to Cyprus?
Iago and Emilia are on the same boat as Desdemona.
Why is Roderigo upset in act 1 Othello?
roderigo is jealous of othello because desdemona has chosen othello asher suiter despite the overwhelming offers roderigo has made and the racial difference in othello, which at that time would be considered taboo. so desdemona would rather go against society with othello than be with roderigo.
How will Iago's advice to Cassio work in Iago's favor?
Iago advises Cassio to ask Desdemona to plead on his behalf. This will help Iago poison Othello's mind, as Desdemona will appear to be doing so out of her (illicit) love for Cassio.
Who is a lady-in-waiting in Othello?
Emilia, Iago's wife. She is an interesting character. She receives no respect from Iago, but she trusts him. She is much more realistic than the lady she serves, Desdemona, but she is also devoted to Desdemona, and dies--at Iago's hand--defending Desdemona's honor.
What proof does Iago use to convince Rodrigo that Casio and Desdemona are. Lovers?
Iago uses the handkerchief that Othello gave Desdemona as proof to convince Roderigo that Cassio and Desdemona are lovers. He claims that Cassio has been seen with Desdemona and implies that their relationship is romantic. Additionally, Iago manipulates Roderigo's perception by suggesting that Othello's love for Desdemona is waning, thereby fueling Roderigo's jealousy and desire to pursue Desdemona himself. This serves Iago's ulterior motive of inciting chaos and revenge.
How does Iago get back in Othello's good graces?
Iago tells Cassio that he must persuade Othello to reinstate him. He says "the general's wife is now our general" and so the best way to persuade Othello is to get Desdemona to plead on Cassio's behalf. Since Iago has also told Othello that Desdemona and Cassio are having an affair, the harder Desdemona pleads, the worse it is going to look for both her and Cassio.
How does Iago see Desdemona and how does Cassio see Desdemona?
Cassio sees Desdemona as a sort of secular Virgin Mary, as from the quote, "O behold...Hail to thee lady!". On the other hand, Iago sees Desdemona as competition for Othello's affections.
