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What was Emilia's reply to Othello when he asked about cassio and Desdemona affair?
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∙ 9y ago
She says that what's sauce for the gander's sauce for the goose.
In Act IV Scene 3 Desdemona is protesting that she cannot imagine that any woman would commit adultery "for the whole world."
Emilia is a practical soul, and says, "Marry, I would not do such a thing for a joint-ring, nor a measure of lawn, nor for gowns, petticoats, nor caps, nor any pretty exhibition; but for the whole world, why, who would not make her husband a cuckold to make him a monarch?" But she realizes that this is not a situation that realistically occurs.
To explain unfaithful wives, she says, "But I do think it is their husbands' fault if wives do fall."
And she explains: "Let husbands know their wives have sense like them; they see and smell, and have their palates both for sweet and sour, as husbands have. What is it that they do when they change us for others? Is it sport? I think it is; and doth affection breed it? I think it doth; is't frailty that thus errs? It is so too, and have we not affections, desires for sport and frailty, as men have? Then let them use us well, else let them know, the ills we do, their ills instruct us so."
It's almost the same speech as Shylock's "Hath not a Jew eyes?" speech, but with a feminist twist.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 11y agoOthello was horrified by it. He goes into an incoherent frenzy. He passes out when Cassio walks in.
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∙ 12y agoEmilia is confused at first, but she then says that Iago was lying.
(V, ii, 178-192 in The New Folger Library "Othello:", 1993 Edition)
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What finally convinces Othello that Cassio and Desdemona are having an affair?
When Iago tells Othello Cassio slept with her.
Why did iago want cassio to ask Desdemona for help in restoring Othello's faith in cassio?
If Desdemona asked a favour on Cassio's behalf, it would look to Othello like she was doing it out of an improper love for Cassio. The harder she argues, the more suspicious it seems to Othello.
Why did Othello ask Emilia about Cassio's affair with Desdemona?
He sees her as Desdemona's friend and thinks she will know the truth.
How did lago trick Othello into thinking cassio was bragging and gloating about his affair with Desdemona?
Othello was just out of earshot when Iago talks to Cassio. He has told Othello that he is talking to Cassio about Desdemona but he is really talking about the woman that Cassio is really having an affair with, Bianca.
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.
What finally convinces Othello that Cassio and Desdemona are having an affair?
When Iago tells Othello Cassio slept with her.
Why did iago want cassio to ask Desdemona for help in restoring Othello's faith in cassio?
If Desdemona asked a favour on Cassio's behalf, it would look to Othello like she was doing it out of an improper love for Cassio. The harder she argues, the more suspicious it seems to Othello.
Why did Othello ask Emilia about Cassio's affair with Desdemona?
He sees her as Desdemona's friend and thinks she will know the truth.
How did lago trick Othello into thinking cassio was bragging and gloating about his affair with Desdemona?
Othello was just out of earshot when Iago talks to Cassio. He has told Othello that he is talking to Cassio about Desdemona but he is really talking about the woman that Cassio is really having an affair with, Bianca.
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.
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.
Who does Iago tell Cassio to confer with about finding forgiveness from Othello after his brawl in the street?
Desdemona. Iago says that Desdemona is the most influential person with Othello, so Cassio should get her to plead on his behalf. This sounds reasonable, except that Iago has suggested that Cassio and Desdemona are having an affair, and this will heighten Othello's suspicions.
Circumstances set for Othello by Iago combine to defeat Othello?
Iago sets out to trap Othello by several means. He persuades Desdemona to plead for Cassio and persuades Othello that Desdemona pleading for Cassio proves she is in love with him. He steals the handkerchief, persuades Othello that she has given it away to Cassio, then gives it to Cassio himself. He gets lucky as Cassio gives it to Bianca and she returns it in Othello's sight. He talks to Cassio about Bianca, telling Othello who can see (but not hear) that he is talking about Desdemona. All of this circumstantial evidence bolsters the outright lies that Iago tells about Cassio admitting to having an affair with Desdemona.
How does Iago cast aside suspicion of his own part in the plot to kill Cassio?
Othello was just out of earshot when Iago talks to Cassio. He has told Othello that he is talking to Cassio about Desdemona but he is really talking about the woman that Cassio is really having an affair with, Bianca. In 'Othello' Iago tricks Othello by planting Desdemona's handkerchief in Cassio's room.
Who is Desdemona's father in Othello?
Brabantio is Desdemona's father. He becomes very upset when Desdemona elopes with Othello and accuses Othello of committing witchcraft in order to woo his daughter. Othello denies any wrongdoing and Brabantio warns Othello that if Desdemona deceived her father, she can deceive Othello as well. Brabantio dies from a broken-heart resulting from Desdemona's marriage.
What role did cassio play in Othello's love affair with Desdemona?
He was a messenger, a go-between between them.
How does iago manipulate cassio after the lieutenant's humiliating dismissal?
He tells him that the best way for him to get his place back is to get Desdemona to plead with Othello, which would probably be good advice if Iago had not at the same time suggested to Othello that Desdemona was having an affair with Cassio. Because of Iago's suggestion, Desdemona's concern for Cassio looks like confirmation of her having an affair with him.
