Iago on Othello | He thinks men honest that but seem to be so |
Iago lies about his personality | I will wear my heart upon my sleeve For daws to peck at: I am not what I am. |
Desdemona’s appearance to Othello | A young and rose-lipped cherubin |
Desdemona’s alleged betrayal makes her seem… | Grim as hell |
Brabantio can’t accept the truth of his daughter. She is… | Half the wooer |
Iago on Desdemona | False as hell |
Othello confirms his love for Desdemona | Perdition catch my soul But I do love thee! |
Othello is suspicious of Iago | This honest creature doubtless Sees and knows more, much more, than he unfolds. |
Othello needs to be sure Iago is right about Desdemona’s infidelity | Give me the ocular proof |
Iago on his discussions with Othello | What he found himself was apt and true. |
Appearance vs Reality in ‘Othello’
August 21, 2019