Iago and Roderigo . Who can control his fate? Meaning: He is referring to the wine (enemy) that Iago forced upon him; this causes people to transform into animals (much like iago), She is of so free, so kind, so apt, so blessed a disposition she holds it a vice in her goodness not to do more than she is requested Meaning: Desdemona is nearly perfect—she even thinks not helping someone to a great extent is a bad thing, When devils will the blackest sins put on, They do suggest at first with heavenly shows, As I do now Meaning: Devils mask themselves as angels; Angels can appear as devils (both ways around; I am not what I am) — Iago is the devil so this comment is about himself, So will I turn her virtue into pitchAnd out of her own goodness make the netThat shall enmesh them allMeaning: Iago will turn Desdemona’s good intentions into a trap for everyone, For thy solicitor shall rather die/ Than give thy cause away Meaning: She will do anything to help Cassio get his position back; shows her great kindness, Excellent wretch! Put out the light, and then put out the light.If I quench thee, thou flaming minister,I can again thy former light restoreShould I repent me. Facts we learn about Roderigo at the start of the play: He is in love with Desdemona and wanted to marry her. (anagnorisis: realizes his mistake; deserved punishment of self execution), She loved me for the dangers I had passed,And I loved her that she did pity them.This is the only witchcraft I have usedMeaning: Othello told Desdemona stories of his battles to woo her, Even now, now, very now, an old black ramIs topping your white eweMeaning: Iago describes Othello and Desdemona’s relationship with animalistic terms to slyly convince Branbantio that Othello is no good for his daughter. He claims that there are rumors Othello has had an affair with Emilia, which would be a plausible reason for wanting to destroy Othello’s trust in his own wife. That thou, Iago, who hast had my purse... 2. I have very poor/ and unhappy brains for drinking; I could well wish/ courtesy would invent some other custom of enter-/ tainment Meaning: Cassio politely rejects Iago’s offer to drink; he does not find this activity enjoyable/he is a lightweight, I fear the trust Othello puts him in/ On some odd time of his infirmity/ Will shake this island Meaning: Iago divulges his plan—in which he will bring down Cassio by causing him injury, Touch me not so near/ I had rather have this tongue cut from my mouth/ Than it should do offense to Michael Cassio/ Yet I persuade myself, to speak the truth/ Shall nothing wrong him. Learn. However, Iago only mentions this motivation very briefly, and it does not seem to fully explain the depth of his hatred toward Othello. It is his fancied and shallow idea of love that leads him to engage in fruitless attempts and let an opportunist and cunning man like Iago to easil… Othello, Roderigo and Cassio Effectively Manipulated by Iago "Keep your friends close and your enemies closer" is a quote that very well describes how two-face Iago really is. But O vain boast! This statement is one of the few moments of honesty between Iago and another character. Iago encourages Roderigo to believe that by participating in Iago’s plot, he might have the chance to have an affair with Desdemona. Very well. I,1,7. Iago is desperate to convince Roderigo of Cassio's ill intentions that he tells him: "They met so near with their lips that their breaths embraced together - villainous thoughts, Roderigo!" Iago admits, "I am not what I am" to Roderigo, and yet Roderigo continues to believe and pay him. Swell, bosom, with thy graught/ For ’tis of aspics’ tongues Meaning: essential to the tragedy; everything is going wrong—want to bring up hell for Desdemona, They are all but stomachs, and we all but food/ They eat us hungerly, and when they are full, They belch us Meaning: men are like stomachs and woman are the food; men use women to satisfy their sexual appetities as food does hungry—when done “fooling around” men disregard women and food is excreted, Men’s natures wrangle with inferior things, Though great ones are their objects Meaning: men get mad over the smallest of problems because these problems are part of a bigger issue, No, let me know; And knowing what I am, I know what she shall be Meaning: Devil knows all as angel does—appears as angel, Do it not with poison. Roderigo is a fool. Answer: "Evil communications corrupt good morals." Iago: Evil Incarnate “l follow him to serve my turn upon him. Match. Iago commences conversation with Roderigo to assure him and confess his own hatred for Othello. Iago uses the word "embrace" when describing their breaths, which … Meaning: yes, women are bad because of men but that does not make the situation just—men and women should be saved from evil and brought into good again; we must learn from women like that and avoid being like them. He uses Roderigo to perform his dirty work, and without him would have been unable to discredit Cassio in the first place. that we should with joy, pleasance, revel and applause transform ourselves into beasts! Othello – Iago Quotes. Use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. Iago kills Roderigo to stop him revealing what he knows. Roderigo states, ‘never tell me; I take it much unkindly, that thou, Iago, who hast had my purse, as if the strings were thine, shouldst know of this’ (Act 1, Scene 1, lines 1-3). lagds speech to Roderigo in the first scene gives the audience their first glimpse at his true nature. Let us be conjunctive in our revenge against him. Emilia response to Iago shows her voice, Not to-night, good Iago. Thus it is, general/ Montano and myself being in speech/ There comes a fellow crying out for help Meaning: Iago uses deception to prove that he is close with Cassio although that is not the case; He never tells the entire truth (not completing lying), Reputation, reputation, repuation! He's hired Iago to be his wingman, but Iago basically uses him as a walking ATM. As a trusted confidante, he is able to sway Othello’s opinion and manipulate him much more effectively. Iago (to Roderigo) I know my price; I am worth no worse a place. In William Shakespeare's play, Othello, Iago's hatred toward the Moor, Othello, leads him to devise a plan against him. Iago double crosses all the characters who consider him a friend. Iago tells Roderigo, "Thou art sure of me. — corrupting her (racism), She has abused her father, and may thee Meaning: Brabantio being spiteful; planting seed of deceit in Othello’s mind, I never found/ man that knew how to love himself Meaning: everyone has a weakness whether evident or not, Our bodies are our gardens, to the/ which our wills are gardenersMeaning: plant flowers or weeds—our choice (half true), You are pictures out of doors/ Bells in your parlors, wildcats in your kitchen/ Saints in your injuries, devils being offended/ Players in your housewifery, and housewives in your beds Meaning: stating what women are — merely people with makeup; have sex by just going through the motions (not actually any reason behind it), How if fair and foolish? He will act loyal and dutiful but behind the scenes, he will be working for himself and doing whatever he can to defeat the moor. He believes Iago is trying to help him win Desdemona’s love. And when I love thee not, Chaos is come again Meaning: Othello loves Desdemona till the end of time; when this truncates—chaos will break (he will become nothing without Desdemona) —- foreshadows the future when Iago will turn his love around, Men should be what they seem, Or those that be not, which they might seem none! He is so keen to win Desdemona that he follows the army to Cyprus. I tell you 'tis not very well. Roderigo is the "money" and Iago is the "purse." Roderigo's only words in the scene, are "Signior, it is the Moor" (1.2.57).A moment later, in order to provoke a brawl, Iago pretends he's about to attack Roderigo, saying, "You, Roderigo! Act 1 scene 1 ‘I know my price, I am worth no worse a place:—’ Act 1 scene one means that he knows well that he deserved the position. From this time forth I never will speak word Meaning: will remain silent and stop playing his role as the devil; we never find out why Iago has so much hatred for Othello; evil doesn’t need a reason, Speak of me as I am. The purpose of this paper is to interpret several neglected or com-pletely overlooked assertions of Iago and thereby add weight to the point of view that Iago's motivation and powers of in-tellect are comprehensible and convinc-ing. Roderigo is with Brabantio when Brabantio finds Othello at the inn where Othello and Desdemona are staying. Also, referring to Othello, Iago says that not all men are fit to lead and not all leaders should be followed. In love with Desdemona and prepared to do anything to get her, Roderigo is easily manipulated by the evil Iago. Go make money. Although everyone, including Othello, believes that Iago is a loyal and devoted friend, Iago understands the strategic advantage that false friendship gives him. Key Concepts: Terms in this set (31) "Men should be what they seem; or those that be not, would they might seem none!" Iago then immediately orders Roderigo to go ‘make money’, which further emphasizes Iago’s superiority. He argues that since Desdemona has committed her crimes in bed, by sleeping with other men, she should also die in bed. Good gentlemen, let me have leave to speak/ ‘Tis proper I obey him, but not now/ Perchance, Iago, I will ne’er go home Meaning: I should obey men, but not at a time like this — Desdemona just died! Test. ” He needed a way to execute his plan in getting his revenge against Othello without being caught, and he used Roderigo’s love for Desdemona and his foolishness to do so. We cannot all be masters, nor all masters Cannot be truly follow’d” (1. All my fond love thus do I blow to heaven./ ‘ Tis gone/ Arise, black venegance, from the hollow hell!/ Yield up, O love, thy crown and heaerted throne/ To Tyrannous hate! “I have told thee often, and I retell thee … (1.1.) Iago. This quote shows Iago’s skill at psychological manipulation: he subtly plants a seed of doubt in Othello’s mind, using the couple’s own love as a weapon to increase the distrust between them. But once put out thy light,I know not where is the Promethean heatThat can thy light relume Meaning: the physical actions of blowing out the candle symbolizes Othello killing Desdemona. By constantly being brought in contact with lago, Roderigo cannot but be blackened by the soot which cleaves to him. Iago makes this comment to Othello as a way of refuting Othello’s insistence that Desdemona is honest and would not lie to him. In this quote he is telling Roderigo that this is the way he will act towards Othello. Iago is enlisting Roderig… O, I/ have lost my reputation! He feeds illusion to an extent that he refuses to see the love Desdemona has for Othello and desires for her unnecessarily. I have lost the immortal/ part of myself, and what remains is bestial. What is Iago's plan and purpose in act 1, scene 3 of Othello? In the end, Roderigo … Although he ostensibly convinces Roderigo to amass a small fortune for his own personal advancement, Iago makes it clear here that he intends to manipulate Roderigo in such a way that he will essentially function as Iago’s “purse.” Iago’s confession is the first moment in the play where he indicates the depth of … I follow him to serve my turn upon him. It also is the first seed planted in his game of deception. come, sir, I am for you" (1.2.58). The quote also reinforces the fact that Iago has complete control over Othello at this point, since Othello immediately agrees to the gruesome plan. To him, Desdemona’s name has been soiled. Flashcards. Perdition catrch my soul/ But I do love thee! 42-44). Gravity. Finally, one who seriously desires personal revenge desires to reveal himself. Iago takes the jewelry Roderigo thinks he's giving to Desdemona and sells it for a profit. IAGO : Here, stand behind this bulk; straight will he come: Wear thy good rapier bare, and put it home: Quick, quick; fear nothing; I'll be at thy elbow: It makes us, or it mars us; think on that, 5 : And fix most firm thy resolution. Here Iago orchestrates even the way in which Desdemona will be killed. The quote shows that from the moment the action begins, Iago is already looking for ways to bring about Othello’s downfall. Iago used Roderigo for his dirty work so that he would not betray his front as “Honest Iago. The revenger’s greatest satisfaction is to be able to tell his victim to his face – "You thought you were all-powerful and untouchable and could injure me with impunity. He knows that Roderigo lusts after Desdemona and is angry to learn that she is married Othello. Frostydino. Meaning: referring to finding spouses of same race, how is this fair and logical? Firstly, the fact that Iago declares his intention to harm Othello when he speaks to Roderigo, is a good quote: I follow him to serve my turn upon him Meaning: Cassio is deeply worried about how his actions (really influenced by Iago) will affect his reputation; Iago’s mission to take out Cassio is almost complete, You have lost no reputation at all unless you repute yourself such a loser Meaning: This is the truth coming from Iago although his answer is hypocritical (changes tone later in the scene); doesn’t really matter what people think of you, O God, that men should put an enemy in their mouths to steal away their brains! This quote is one of the few moments where Iago explains his possible motivation for being obsessed with destroying Othello. Shakespeare, through his character, displays how damaging can foolishness be. Meaning: accusing Desdemona of crying fake tears; ironically the one acting is Iago not Desdemona (crocodile tears = fake tears), To preserve this vessel for my lord/ From any other foul unlawful touch/ Be not to be a strumpet, I am none.Meaning: I am pure for the Moor, And his unkindness may defeat my life/ But never taint my love Meaning: shows the epitome of Desdemona’s love for Othello — she gives her everything to him despite his actions towards her which may result in her death; unconditional love, The world’s a huge thing; it is a great price for a small vice Meaning: mentally that “end justifies the means” It does not matter what one does to get their way because in the end the world is so great that no one cares. Iago then goes on to explain that he's a hypocrite and proud of it. However, Roderigo seems to know Iago best. Through Roderigo, Shakespeare portrays those who live in their own assumed reality. 1. Iago says this line to Roderigo at the start of the play as he explains that he secretly hates Othello and is plotting against him. ‘Tis not so now Meaning: no one can control fate; it’s at his journey’s end (full circle for Othello), Demand me nothing. My cause is hearted: thine hath no less reason. What you know, you know. Iago (to Roderigo) Perferment goes by letter and affection/ And not by old gradation, where each second/ Stood heir to th’ first Meaning: it is not about loyalty, but who you know. Roderigo is Iago’s dupe, his fool. Enter IAGO and RODERIGO. In act 1 of Othello, how does Iago use his power of persuasion with Roderigo, Brabantio, and … Meaning: The way men appear should be how they are inside—not the case with Iago (he is the master of deception, so he is not the same inside and outside) —devil like angel and vice versa, Good name in man and woman, dear my lord, Is the immediate jewel of their souls Meaning: referring to reputation—how it is everything although he just said reputation does not matter to Cassio (half truth), Oh, beware, my lord, of jealousy!It is the green-eyed monster which doth mockThe meat it feeds on. Othello: Iago Quotes | SparkNotes. PLAY. Roderigo. Bitter about being passed up for Cassio's post, Iago reveals he serves Othello only to serve himself. He is self-conceited. Desdemona must die or she will cheat on more men. I have told thee often, and I re-tell thee again and again, I hate the Moor. Thou told'st me thou didst hold him in thy … Strangle her in her bed, even the bed she hath contaminated Meaning: do not with poison because there is no trace of murderer; strangle her in the bed she has contaminated with Cassio, O devil, devil! I think my wife be honest and think she is not.I think that thou art just and think thou art not.I’ll have some proof. I will make myself known to … Another reason why Iago wants revenge on Othello is because he has suspicions that he has slept with his wife Emilia. “a big prize for a small sin”, Then let them use us well; else let them know, The ills we do, their ills instruct us so.Meaning: our flaws our because of men, not us; we learn from their actions, Not to pick bad from bad, but by bad mend! IAGO : Here, at thy hand: be bold, and take thy stand. Key Quotes: Iago. That cuckold lives in blissWho, certain of his fate, loves not his wronger,But, oh, what damnèd minutes tells he o’erWho dotes, yet doubts— suspects, yet soundly loves!Meaning: do not let jealousy take over; some live in bliss oblivious to the fact that their wives are cheating, but it is worse to know that she is cheating and ignore it, Poor and content is rich, and rich enough; But riches fineless is as poor as winter/ To him that ever feaers he shall be poorMeaning: if one is rich, fearing he will be poor is just as bad as being poor (do not consume time pondering this matter of money — just live), O curse of marriage, That we can call these delicate creatures ours, And not their appetities! He then tells Roderigo about Cassio being promoted by the Duke to take Othello 's place as defender of Cyprus. Created by. However, towards the end of the play, Roderigo has realized that Iago is fooling him. Roderigo, having become a fool for a long time does complain sometimes but everytime Iago fools him again. He creates a romantic image between them. He is only pretending loyalty to Othello and is certainly not like those who loyally serve their masters all their lives and then are fired when they're too old to work. Yet I’ll not shed her blood,Nor scar that whiter skin of hers than snowAnd smooth as monumental alabaster.Yet she must die, else she’ll betray more men.Meaning: What Iago has planted into Othello’s mind has taken him over completely, body and soul. Most shockingly, perhaps, he kills Roderigo, a character with whom he has conspired and been mostly honest throughout the play. All Roderigo does in response is to fall for Iago's smooth talking again and again. One of the quotes is in the first act of the Play. Shamekia has taught English at the secondary level and has her doctoral degree in clinical psychology. Iago responds that he's been working diligently on Roderigo 's behalf and can promise that Rodrigo will have Desdemona by the following night. Roderigo is a rich, unintelligent guy who thinks that if he sends Desdemona enough expensive presents, she'll fall in love with him. He points out that Desdemona demonstrably has the capacity to lie and keep secrets since she hid her courtship with Othello from her disapproving father. His suggestion is a subtle mutiny aimed at Roderigo. STUDY. he can always relight the candle but can never bring Desdemona back to life. Iago (to Roderigo about Othello) Powered by WordPress. I know my price; I am worth no worse a place, Perferment goes by letter and affection/ And not by old gradation, where each second/ Stood heir to th’ first Meaning: it is not about loyalty, but who you know, We cannot all be masters, nor all masters/ Cannot be truly followed Meaning: theory is in Machiavelli (end justifies the means); not everyone can be leaders, but if they are in charge not everyone will follow — Othello being followed, I am not what I am Meaning: Iago is the devil; God reveals to Moses “I am who I am” (play on Scripture), I am one, sir, that comes to tell you your/ daughter and the Moor are now making the beast/ with two backs Meaning: reference to beast is the anti-Christ (devil); Iago denotes Moor as the devil and Desdemona as human; shows the racism in era, Fathers, from hence trust not your daughter’s minds/ But what you see them act Meaning: Fathers shall not trust their daughter’s words, but their actions—Brabantio worried about his daughter marrying a black man, My services which I have done the signiory/ Shall out-tongue his complaints Meaning: Othello’s actions speak louder than his words; he is prepared to defend his right to marry Desdemona—power from his service, Abused her delicate youth with drugs or minerals/ That weaken motion Meaning: Othello inflicted upon Desdemona drugs, etc. If that the earth could teem with woman’s tears, Each drop she falls would prove a crocodile, Out of my sight! Write. (racist terms). Roderigo does not feel any loyalty towards In love with Desdemona and prepared to do anything to get her, Roderigo is easily manipulated by the evil Iago. Rodrigo is one of those modern days one-sided lovers. "(A.1,S.3,P.14) Here Iago is trying to convince Roderigo to help him bring down Othello. Designed by GonThemes. On the night he runs away Desdemona, Iago and Roderigo alert Desdemona’s dad Brabantio shouting: “Zounds, sir you are robbed For embarassment put on your gown Your heart is burst; you have actually lost half of your soul. Her name, that was as freshAs Dian’s visage, is now begrimed and blackAs mine own face.Meaning: Othello is unsure what to believe and doesn’t know what is true. Othello: Quotes. [Scene Summary] Spell. Nothing extenuate,Nor set down aught in malice. Iago then goes on to trying to comfort Roderigo with the orders and decisions Iago is making for him, in a sense, by showing him how they are both in common and want the same final outcome (that they both hate Othello and want him to suffer). Then must you speakOf one that loved not wisely, but too well.Of one not easily jealous, but being wrought,Perplexed in the extreme…Meaning: do not tell people I was a great man because I am not, I am a fool. Iago does not encourage Cassio to make one, and he even prevents Roderigo from getting anywhere near her. Iago says this line to Roderigo at the start of the play as he explains that he secretly hates Othello and is plotting against him. When Iago explains to Roderigo that he hates Othello, Roderigo wonders why Iago is still working for Othello. Iago loots and plunders Roderigo in the name of giving gifts to Desdemona. My/ reputation, Iago, my reputation! Quotes About– Racism In Othello. I have lost my reputation! It is the cause, it is the cause, my soul.Let me not name it to you, you chaste stars,It is the cause. Roderigo feels his friend Iago, who is helping him win the love of Desdemona, should know about what is happening in Desdemona’s life. He points out to Roderigo that men cannot follow leaders if they want to lead themselves. Here, Iago, yet again carefully chooses the words to describe Cassio and Desdemona's actions. Iago – O sir, content you./I follow him to serve my turn upon him.” (1.1.38-42) and therefore telling Iago of Othello’s wrongs in choosing Cassio over him, adding to Roderigo’s reasons for hating Othello. RODERIGO : Be near at hand; I may miscarry in't. Iago is a clever man. Here Iago explains how Roderigo can help him. When he didn’t need Roderigo anymore Iago betrayed him by killing him. Meaning: referring to Desdemona—appetites refer to sexual behavior (want a younger man than Othello —so that is what Iago says), I will in Cassio’s logding lose his napkin/ And let him find it Meaning: part of larger scheme, Not poppy nor mandragora, Not all teh drowsy syrups of the world, Shall ever med’cine thee to that sweet sleep, which thou owedst yesterday Meaning: no good night sleep anymore because the jealousy is too great — no reverting back to the good ol’ days, Dangerous conceits arc in their natures poisons, Which at the first are scare found to distaste, But with a little act upon the blood/ Burn like the mines of sulphur Meaning: little poison does nothing, but heavy loads of poision create pain and punishment—Iago hasn’t hurt Othello enough yet when he does the pain will be unbearable leading to his own death; little spark creates big fire, I should be wise; for honesty’s a fool/ And loses that it works for Meaning: Othello is pestering Iago to reveal the truth about Cassio (all the details but he won’t) — Iago believes if he tells he will lose a friend (Cassio). 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