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Iago and Roderigo inform Brabantio that his daughter, Desdemona, has eloped with Othello, a Moorish general. They describe the situation in a way that emphasizes the betrayal and dishonor, suggesting that Desdemona has betrayed her father's expectations and heritage. Their intent is to incite Brabantio's anger and to manipulate him into confronting Othello. This revelation sets off a chain of events that drives the play's tragic conflict.
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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.
How does Brabantio attitude toward Roderigo change?
Brabantio is wakened by Iago and Roderigo making a lot of noise in the street. He sees Roderigo, who identifies himself, but does not see Iago, who is making foul-mouthed suggestions like "an old black ram is tupping your white ewe." Roderigo has been courting Desdemona and although Brabantio has turned him out of the house he keeps on hanging around like a stalker. Brabantio doesn't like him already and likes him less for waking him up with scurrilous suggestions. This all changes when Brabantio finds out that his daughter has in fact disappeared. Then he turns to Roderigo for help in finding her, which Roderigo is happy to supply. By the end of the scene, he is "good Roderigo" to Brabantio.
Which characters in Othello make an issue of Othellos race?
Iago, Brabantio and Roderigo. Nobody else seems to care. And probably Brabantio is the most intolerant--he will have Othello over to supper but he wouldn't want him to marry his daughter. Roderigo wouldn't care except that they are rivals for Desdemona and Roderigo will throw any dirt that might possibly stick at Othello. Iago's position is mysterious, but whatever his motive for disliking Othello (and who knows, race might be a part of that), he is sure prepared to make an issue of Othello's race around the racist Brabantio.
Which character recruits lago to woo Desdemona for himself?
Roderigo pays Iago large sums of money to help Roderigo's attempt to woo Desdemona. Iago just pockets the money because not only is Desdemona totally committed to Othello, but could never be interested in a twit like Roderigo.
How would Iago gain from Roderigo's death?
Iago would get to keep the gifts Roderigo had sent to Desdemona that he had stolen
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.
How does Brabantio attitude toward Roderigo change?
Brabantio is wakened by Iago and Roderigo making a lot of noise in the street. He sees Roderigo, who identifies himself, but does not see Iago, who is making foul-mouthed suggestions like "an old black ram is tupping your white ewe." Roderigo has been courting Desdemona and although Brabantio has turned him out of the house he keeps on hanging around like a stalker. Brabantio doesn't like him already and likes him less for waking him up with scurrilous suggestions. This all changes when Brabantio finds out that his daughter has in fact disappeared. Then he turns to Roderigo for help in finding her, which Roderigo is happy to supply. By the end of the scene, he is "good Roderigo" to Brabantio.
Why did iago leave roderigo at brabantio house?
Iago leaves Roderigo at Brabantio house because he was to appear a faithful friend to Othello, and it would not be good of him to be seen informing of his actions
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.
Which characters in Othello make an issue of Othellos race?
Iago, Brabantio and Roderigo. Nobody else seems to care. And probably Brabantio is the most intolerant--he will have Othello over to supper but he wouldn't want him to marry his daughter. Roderigo wouldn't care except that they are rivals for Desdemona and Roderigo will throw any dirt that might possibly stick at Othello. Iago's position is mysterious, but whatever his motive for disliking Othello (and who knows, race might be a part of that), he is sure prepared to make an issue of Othello's race around the racist Brabantio.
Which character recruits lago to woo Desdemona for himself?
Roderigo pays Iago large sums of money to help Roderigo's attempt to woo Desdemona. Iago just pockets the money because not only is Desdemona totally committed to Othello, but could never be interested in a twit like Roderigo.
How would Iago gain from Roderigo's death?
Iago would get to keep the gifts Roderigo had sent to Desdemona that he had stolen
Why does Iago stab Roderigo in Shakespeare's Othello?
Iago has been systematically conning Roderigo out of his money, saying that he is using it to try to get Desdemona to dump Othello and go for Roderigo instead. Iago knows that Desdemona will never do this, and has been simply pocketing the money. Roderigo is starting to catch on, so Iago feeds him the same line about Cassio and Desdemona having an affair and sets Roderigo on to murder Cassio. His objective is to get rid of both of them. Roderigo does stab Cassio, who Iago takes for dead, so Iago kills Roderigo himself.
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
When Iago warns Othello that brabantio is much loved and may try to separate him and Desdemona's what is Othello's answer?
Othello responds to Iago's warning about Brabantio by expressing confidence in his love for Desdemona and his belief in their bond. He dismisses the idea that Brabantio's affection for his daughter could sway her feelings, asserting that their love is genuine and strong. Othello emphasizes his commitment to Desdemona and suggests that he will face any challenges that arise from their union.
Why does Iago convince roderigo to go with him to Cyprus?
So he can keep on cheating him out of his money. As long as Roderigo is prepared to pay Iago to pay court to Desdemona, Iago will keep on pocketing the money and persuading him to pay more. It is only when Roderigo says he will go to Desdemona and demand his cash back that Iago takes action.
Why does iago convince Rodrigo not to go back to Venice?
Iago convinces Roderigo not to return to Venice because he wants to manipulate Roderigo for his own gain. By keeping Roderigo in Cyprus, Iago can exploit his infatuation with Desdemona and use him to further his schemes against Othello. Iago promises Roderigo that he can win Desdemona's affection, thus ensuring Roderigo remains invested in Iago's plans and under his control. This manipulation serves Iago’s broader agenda of revenge and deceit.
