| [ACT 1, SCENE 1] Iago: Even now, now, very now, an old black ram Is tupping your white ewe | In order to manipulate Brabantio’s fears of miscegenation, Iago uses animal metaphors to suggest that Desdemona is being defiled by Othello |
| [ACT 2, SCENE 3] Othello: Come, My dear love, The purchase made, the fruits are to ensue; | Othello uses slightly sexist language ‘Purchase’ [Objectification] to describe sex to his wife |
| [ACT 4, SCENE 3] Emilia: It is so too. And have not we affections, Desires for sport, and frailty, as men have? Then let them use us well. Else let them know | Emilia suggests that women are also have sexual desires as men do |
| [ACT 5, SCENE 2] Othello: Behold, I have a weapon. A better never did itself sustain Upon a soldier’s thigh. | Phallic imagery used by Othello, making a link between violence and sexuality |
| [ACT 3, SCENE 3]Othello: Excellent wretch! Perdition catch my soul But I do love thee, and when I love thee not, Chaos is come again. | This display of passion demonstrates how falling in love with Desdemona has brought stability and calmness to Othello |
| [ACT 3, SCENE 3] Othello: And when I love thee not. Chaos is come again. | Othello is rash and judgmental. When he questions Desdemona’s love for him, he foreshadows the chaos that will ensue |
| [ACT 2, SCENE 3] Iago: He hath not yet made wanton the night with her, and she is sport for Jove. | Iago is sexually attracted to Desdemona, Jove is the God of Gods and is basically saying she would be good in bed |
| [ACT 1, SCENE 3] Roderigo: What should I do? I confess it is my shame to be so fond, but it is not in my virtue to amend it. | Roderigo is deeply in love with Desdemona |
Othello Sexuality/Passion quotes
August 27, 2019