Iago Quotes in Othello. Iago on Cassio means besides he’s young and handsome and he’s got all the qualities that naive and silly girls go for. Last Updated on May 5, 2015, by eNotes Editorial. No it’s better to hide it , I’m not who I appear to be, Iago tells brabantio he’s been robbed, half his soul has been ripped out and an old black ram is having sex with his little white lamb. I have seen the cannon, / When it hath blown his ranks into the air/ And, like the devil, from his very arm/ Puff’d his own brother;’ Act 3 s 4, ‘My medicine, work! No he’s got to die. Iago is very popular among the characters in the play. He is declaring that everything he does is working towards his own ends, including his service to Othello. At, well said, whisper! ‘you are pictures out of doors, / Bells in your parlours, wild cats in your kitchens, / Saints in your injurites, devils being offended, / Prayers in your housewifery, and housewives in your beds.’ Act 2 scene 1 views on woman. Pg 52. Aren’t things going well? O, I have lost my reputation! (Iago, Act 1 Scene 3) If after every tempest come such calms, May the winds blow till they have wakened death! For whiles this honest fool / piles Desdemona to repair his fortune / I’ll pour this pestilence into his ear, Pestilence suggests connotations of disease and virus which will have the exact same effect that Iago’s lies will have on Othello Iago expresses how he likes to capitalise and exploit the positive traits others possess . Means I have a bad tendency to be suspicious of people and look too closely into what they’re doing I often imagine crimes that aren’t rlly there. You’ve been punished for policy reason not because he dislikes you. With as little a web as this I will ensnare as great a fly as Cassio – act 2 scene 1, Iago sees his chance for revenge in the enthusiastic behaviour and actions of C C is acting according to the etiquette of Venetian polite society yet Iago twists this into a more lascivious side to his actionsImagery of referring to his plan as a ‘web’ paints himself as a dangerous spider who plans to trap his prey in an invisible trap, O, you are well tuned now; But I’ll set down the pegs that make the music / As honest as I am – Act 2 scene 1 – Iago, Iago closely observes the intimacy and love between O and D promising to ruin the happiness Compares them to a piece of music which aptly describes their rhythm and harmony when in each other’s companyIago promises to “set down the pegs” effectively suggesting he will interfere and upset this harmony Ironic “as honest as I am” suggests he will be interning for his own purposes of revenge, I know, Iago / thy honesty and love doth mince this matter / making it light to Cassio. Iago's mentality is an infectious disease. The quote suggests that Emilia has only gradually learned who Iago truly is, and that she is trying to encourage her friend to be more cautious and less naïve. If Cassio survives he’s so handsome and well spoken that he makes me look ugly. Means a good reputation is the most valuable thing we have men and woman alike. The best quotes from Othello by William Shakespeare - organized by theme, including book location and character - with an explanation to help you understand! You women are all the same you’re as pretty as pictures when you’re out in public but in your own houses your as noisy as jangling bells in your own kitchens you act like wildcats you make yourselves sound like saints when you’re complaining g about something. In the play Othello is constantly under attack due to his ethnic origins. I think Cassio really does love her, and it’s perfectly likely that she loves him too. Here Iago explains how Roderigo can help him. Here, Iago admits to Othello that he tends to be jealous of things that do not exist. Let’s join forces and get revenge – if you seduce desmedona and make a fool out of him it will be fun for both of us. Iago is a character in Shakespeare’s play, Othello.He is a senior officer in the Venetian army under the command of its general, Othello. 41566525: Act III Scene III. ‘I hate the Moor; / And it is thought abroad that ‘twixt my sheets/ He has done my office: I know not if’t be true;/ But I, for mere suspicion in that kind, / Will do as if for surety.’ acts 1 s 3 pg 35. ‘Tis here, But Yet confus’d:/ knavery’s plain face I’d never seen till us’d.’ Act 2 s 1, If that piece of Venetian trash roderigo can do what I need to carry out my plan, I’ll have power over Cassio. Othello – Iago quotes. ‘Though I perchance am vicious in my guess, / As, I confess, it is my nature’s plague/ To spy into abuses, and of my jealousy/ Shape faults that are not there’ Act 3 s 3. OPTIONS: Show cue … Iago now refers to the idea of jealousy and directed his accusation it Othello Iago allows these powerful ideas to come together in Othello’s mind, so that when he finally mentions the possibility of Desdemona’s unfaithfulness Othello already believes it as plausible, yet not entirely certain. You want me to say what I’m thinking? Iago himself proffers two reasons for wishing to injure Othello and Cassio. The more she tries to help Cassio the more she’ll shake othellos confidence in her . Who is so pure they never think a bad thought? Act 2 Scene 3 Iago: Iago explains how he will turn the pureness and virtuousness into disgust, undoing all the characteristics that Othello loves about her. ‘you’re robb’d;’ Act 1 scene 1’you have lost half your soul;’ Act 1 scene 1 pg 5 ‘Even now, now, very now, an old black ram/ Is tupping your white ewe.’ Act 1 scene 1. And that’s how I’ll turn her good intentions into a big trap to snag them all. Another of his fathom they have none/ To lead their business: in which regard, / Though I do hate him as I do hell pains, / Yet, for necessity of present life, / I must show out a flag and sign of love,’ Act 1 scene 1 pg 9, They couldn’t find another man with his abilities to lead their armed forces and I hate him but I’ve got to show him sings of loyalty, ‘Though in the trade of war I have slain men, / Yet do I hold it very stuff o’ the conscience/ To do no contrivèd murder. The man who knows his wife is cheating on him is happy because at least he isn’t friends with the man she’s sleeping with. They are not ever jealous for the cause But jealous for they’re jealous. ‘the knave is handsome, young, and hath all those requisites/ in him that folly and green minds look after: a pestilent/ complete knave; and the woman hath found him already.’ Act 2 s 1, ‘They met so near/ with their lips that their breaths embraced together.’ Act 2 s 1, They were so close that their breath was mingling, ‘he is rash, and very sudden in choler,’ Act 2 s 1, ‘That Cassio loves her, I do well believe it; / That she loves him, ‘it’s apt, and of great credit: / The Moor, —howbeit that I endure him not, —/ Is Of a constant, loving, noble nature; / And, I dare think, he’ll prove to Desdemon/ A most dear husband. But he has a serious weakness. / But I’ll set down the pegs that make this music, / As honest as I am.’ Act 2 s 1, Oh you’re happy now but I’ll ruin your happiness for all my supposed honesty, ‘to inflame it and to give satiety / a fresh appetite, — loveliness in favour; sympathy in years, manners, and beauties; all which the Moor is defective in:’ Act 2 s 1 pg 49. Quotes About– Racism In Othello. / So will I turn her virtue into pitch;/ And Out Of her own goodness make the net/ That shall enmesh them all.’ Act 2 scene 3 p 71. She’ll need to see someone with a handsome face someone close to age someone who looks and acts like her Othello isn’t any of those thing. I lack iniquity/ Sometimes to do me service.’ Act 1 scene 2, Means he’s killed men in battle but still believes it’s deeply wrong to murder someone and sometimes he wonders if he’s not cruel enough for this job, ‘he prated, / And spoke such scurvy and provoking terms/ Against your honor, / That, with the little godliness I have, / I did full hard forbear him.’ Act 1 scene 2, Means he kept chattering so foolishly talking about you in such insulting and despicable terms that it was hard for him to restrain himself. Quote: “Men should be what they seem; / Or those that be not, would they might seem none!” (Act III, Scene 3) Analysis: Iago warns Othello about men who are not what they appear. - William Shakespeare, Iago Quotes, Act 4, Scene 1, Line 207. Many things can happen. The Tragedy of Othello, the Moor of Venice, known popularly as just Othello, is one of the most famous plays by great English playwright William Shakespeare.The central plot of the play is how Iago, an ensign of the Moorish general Othello, poisons him against his beloved wife Desdemona by sowing seeds of suspicion in Othello’s mind of Desdemona having an affair with Othello’s … Powered by WordPress. ‘That he would steal away so guilty-like, / Seeing you coming.’ Act 3 scene 3. That thought keeps gnawing me eating me up inside. I can’t stand the moor, but I have to admit that he’s reliable loving and good natured man. “Heavenly shows” refers to his friendly exterior while “blackest sins” reveals his true nature, As I do now. ‘Good name in man and woman, dear my lord, / Is the immediate jewel of their souls:’ Act 3 s 3 And ‘But he that filches from me my good name/ Robs me of that which not enriches him/ And makes me poor indeed.’ Act 3 s 3. I’ll make the moor thank me, love me and reward me even though the joke will be on him the whole time. 1. I can’t let that happen. Iago’s Revenge Against Othello Quotes: Iago: “The Moor is of a free and open nature / And will as tenderly be led by th’nose / As asses are” – plan created – make Othello believe in Desdemona having sex with Cassio.Iago aims to put Othello: “At least into a jealousy so strong / That judgement cannot cure”Iago… Means surely I’m not obliged to reveal my deepest thoughts even slaves aren’t expected to do that. ‘you’ll have your daughter/ covered with a Barbary horse;’ Act 1 scene 1 pg 7. / it is the green-eyed monster, which doth mock / the meat it feeds on, Subtly introduced the idea of guilt and attached it to Cassio and Desdemona. I hate the Moor and there’s a widespread rumour that he’s slept with my wife I’m not sure if it’s true but just the suspicion is enough for me. ‘She is sport for Jove.’ Act 2 scene 3Meaning she’s beautiful enough to be jove’s lover. He explains to the audience that even circumstantial evidence such as this which would be dismissed by anyone with a clear mind – to Othello who is already twisted with jealousy will see it as absolute The comparison to ‘Holy Writ’ gives the impression of the evidence being set in stone , utterly convincing to someone in Othello’s state of mind, Act 3 scene 3 – Iago Look to your wife; observe her well with Cassio / wear your eyes thus: not jealous nor secure, Crucial suggestion to the success of Iago’s plan having constructed Cassio to appeal to Desdemona’s good nature he will give Othello countless opportunities to see them together Desdemona’s appeal on behalf of Cassio will also take on new meaning in the eyes of Othello Iago’s control of this conversation has been total and he can now openly suggest the idea of Cassio and Desdemona knowing that Othello has already come up with it himselfThat control has now extended to Othello a actions, Act 3 scene 3 -Iago O beware, my lord, of jealousy! ‘Reputation is an idle and most false imposition; oft got with- / out merit and lost without deserving: you have lost no reputa- / tion at all, unless you repute yourself such a loser’ Act 2 s 3, Means – Reputation is a useless and fake quality that others impose on us. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. I prithee speak to me as to thy thinkings. Advice Iago gives to Cassio to get back into othellos good books Which means go open your heart to her ask her to help you get back in your position she is so generous so kind and ready to help that she thinks it’s wrong not to do everything she can even more than she is asked to do. Depending on what we plant weeds or lettuce or one kind of herb rather than a variety the garden will either be barren and useless or rich and productive, ‘It is merely a lust of the blood and a permission of the will.’ Talking about love Act 1 s 3, Means you feel love because you feel lust and you have no willpower, ‘I hate the Moor: my / cause is hearted; thine hath no less reason.’ Act 1 s 3, I hate the moor and I’m devoted to my cause of hating him, ‘If thou canst cuckold him,/thou dost thyself a pleasure, me a sport. (1.3.) If thou canst cuckold him, thou dost thyself a pleasure, me a sport. This is the night that will either make or break me. #2: “But I will wear my heart upon my sleeve For daws to peck at: I am not what I am.” #3: “Our bodies are our gardens, to the which our wills are gardeners.” He tells Roderigo that, in appointing Cassio to be his lieutenant, Othello has treated him unjustly, in which conversation he talks like the conventional Elizabethan malcontent. He points out to Roderigo that men cannot follow leaders if they want to lead themselves. If they’re not honest they shouldn’t look like they are, ‘Though I am bound to every act of duty, /I am not bound to that all slaves are free to./ utter my thoughts? You haven’t lost it unless you think you have, ‘a punishment more in policy than in malice;/ even so as one would beat his offenceless dog to affright/ an imperious lion:’ Act 2 s 3. ‘It is engender’s: — hell and night/ Must bring this monstrous birth to the world’s light.’ Act 1 scene 3. ‘How am I, then, a villain / To counsel Cassio to this parallel course, / Directly to his good? 58). methinks it sounds a parley to provocation.’ Means such pretty eyes like an invitation ‘When she speaks, is it not an alarm to love?’ Act 2 s 3, ‘He is a soldier fit to stand by Caesar/ And give direction: and do but see his vice;/ ‘Tis to his virtue a just equinox,/ The one as long as the other: ’tis pity of him./ I fear the trust Othello puts him in’ Act 2 s 3. You don’t take You’re jobs as housewives seriously and you’re shameless hussies in bed. Iago’s false words enraged Othello and Othello begins to think poorly of his innocent wife. Means beware of jealousy it is a green-eye monster that makes fun of the victims it devours. Iago’s character is consumed with hatred and envy. ‘She did deceive her father, marrying you; / And when she seem’d to shake and fear your looks, / she loved them most.’ Act 3 s 3. He’s a bad boy and Desdemona’s already got her eye on him. I’ve got a good plan though I haven’t worked out the details yet. ‘I had rather have this tongue cut from my mouth/ Than it should do offence to Michael Cassio;’ Act 2 scene 3 Iago. iago Naked in bed, Iago, and not mean harm?/It is hypocrisy against the devil. As Iago makes insinuations about Desdemona’s adultery and Othello pressures him to reveal what he knows, Iago warns Othello against succumbing to jealousy. Even good people think horrible things sometimes. Savagery resides in all races. He thinks any man who seems honest is honest. And who’s to say I’m evil when my advice is so good ? Who has a breast so pure / But some unclearly apprehensions / Keep leets And Law-days, And In session sit/ With mediations lawful?’ Act 3 s 3 pg 87. Bitter about being passed up for Cassio's post, Iago reveals he serves Othello only to serve himself. I’ll say bad things about him to the moor . Othello now starts to talk like Iago. Is a woman’s method so strangle is more like silence, ‘I see there’s mettle in thee; and even from this / Instant do build on thee a better opinion than ever before./Give me thy hand, Roderigo. With as little a web as this I … Othello is so certain about what Iago has been telling him that he wants to poison her but Iago says t strangle her and Othello agrees. And then for her/ To win the Moor, — were’t to renounce his baptism,/ All seals and symbols of redeemèd sin, — / His souls is so enfetter’d to her love/ That she may make, unmake, do what she list, / Even as her appetite shall play the god/ With his weak function.’ Act 2 scene 3. ‘She that, so young, could give out such a seeming, / To deal her father’s eyes up close as oak, — /He thought ’twas witchcraft,’ Act 3 s 3. Othello sickening pleasure in response to this command is the thrice repeated “good” – suggests he is taking pleasure in the thoughts of his revenge His madness is also demonstrated here with his reference to the murder being an act of justiceThis idea is laden with dramatic irony as the audience is fully aware that D and C are completely innocent The idea of justice is repeated as the play builds to its climax making the tragedy even more devastating for the audience, Divinity of hell / when devils will the blackest sins put on / they do suggest at first with heavenly shows -act 2 scene 3 – Iago, Demonstrates where his worship lies The phase is an oxymoron suggesting that he sees the divine in the work of the devil Uses contrasting images of the heaven and hell which demonstrates a self awareness of the evil he is perpetrating. It’s too bad. Designed by GonThemes. Means we achieve things with our intelligence not by magic and intelligent planning takes time. When devils are about to commit their biggest sins they put on their most heavenly faces just like I’m doing now pg 71, ‘I’ll pour this pestilence into his ear, —/ That she reveals him for her body’s lust;/ And by how much she strives to do him good, / She Shall undo her credit with the Moor. This is all Igo to himself, [Re-enter Iago, with a light. Othello Quotes ACT 3 SCENE 3 – TEMPTATION SCENE, Look to her , Moor, if thou hast eyes to see / she has deceived her father , and may thee – act 1 scene 3 – brabantio, Later used in the play by Iago as evidence of D infidelity, He takes her by the palm. Divinity of hell!/ When devils will the blackest sins put on, / They do suggest at first with heavenly shows,/ As I do now:’ Act 2 scene 3, How am I evil to advise Cassio to do exactly what’ll do him good? In the play, Iago feeds Othello lies about his wife Desdemona. Give me You’re hand rod. (Iago, Act 1 scene 3) Put money in thy purse. That’s the kind of argument you’d expect from Satan! Whether he kills Cassio or Cassio kills him they kill each other it all works in my favour. If rod survives he’ll as for the gold and jewellery that I stole from him and said I gave to des. Cassio, I love thee / but never more be officer of mine – act 2 scene 3, Dramatic irony ‘mince this matter’ is obvious O believes story Iago tells is only part of truth which is correct however O believes truth to be is that C has more involvement than is being told Reality is Iago leaves his own meddling in affairs which led to the brawl End of his speech Iago has successfully discredited Cassio in the eyes of Othello Brief and bold judgement “never more be officer of mine” – demonstrates effective and authoritative leadership Audience sees Othello is rash and quick to judgment believing what he hearsBecomes his flaw as play progresses, I hate the Moor / But I for mere suspicion in that kind / Will do, as if for surety – act 1 scene 3 – Iago, End of first act Iago revels his hatred for Othello. He wouldn’t sneak away looking so guilty when he saw you coming. I won’t be satisfied till I’m even with him, wife for wife. ‘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. With little help from the devil I’ll bring this monstrous plan to success. ‘Thus do I ever make my fool my purse;’ Act 1 scene 3. (Act 1, scene iii) This is a soliloquey at the end of Act 1 in which Iago reveals his master plan: frame Cassio of having an affair with Othello's beloved wife Desdemona. I have the feeling the moor slept with my wife. It also is the first seed planted in his game of deception. I’m worried that Othello trusts him too much – talking about Cassio. The moor is open and straightforward. ]’ Act 5 s 1 As he knows what’s going on in the dark, ‘O notable strumpet!’ Act 5 s 1 And says ‘I do suspect this trash’ to be apart of the trouble in the dark so he’s blaming bianca, ‘This is the night/ That either makes me or fordoes me quite.’ Act 5 s 1 pg 173, It’s foreshadowing and it’s the last line at that scene . Means he’s a good soldier good enough to be Caesar’s right-hand man. Othello appoints Iago to be that officer, because "A man he is of honesty and trust" (1.3.284).A little later, Othello entrusts Iago with the responsibility of escorting Desdemona to Cyprus, and asks him to have Iago's wife be her companion. Simple and blunt reveals the strength of Iago’s hatred Iago’s willingness to act on “suspicion as if for surety” suggests there is an inherent evil nature to his character and that the motives he gives are purely incidental Ironically, exactly what Iago is able to convince Othello to do – change from being a man who judges by what he sees to judging on what he hears, The Moor is of a free and open nature / that thinks men honest that but seem to be so – Act 1 scene 3 – Iago, Iago views O’s qualities of trust and openness that O is proud of as a weakness Audience knows being “of a free and open nature” Iago believes is a flaw making a person susceptible to being taken advantage of – which in this soliloquy Iago makes clear he intends to do this to Othello, Demand me nothing. Significant quotes in William Shakespeare's Othello with explanations. (Cassio, Act 2 Scene 3) ‘we work by wit, and not by witchcraft; / And wit depends on dilatory time./ Does’t not go well?.’ Act 2 s 3. Besides the moor May tell him about the lies I told him and that would be dangerous for me. IMeans but if you steal reputation you’re robbing me of something that doesn’t make you richer, but makes me much poorer. B is an important man in this city almost as powerful as the duke himself. — Let’s see:—’ Act 1 s 3, ‘The Moor is of a free and open nature, / That thinks men honest that but seem to be so; / And will as tenderly be led by the nose’ A1 s 3. ‘I’ll warrant her, full Of game.’ Act 2 s 3 She’s good in bed too – meaning ‘What an eye she has! There are many events/ in the womb of time which will be delivered.’ Act 1 s 3. (3.4.) Means I’ll poison the moors ear against her hinting that she taking Cassio’s side because of her lust for him. / the Moor already changes with my poison:/ Dangerous conceits are in their natures poisons, / Which at the first are scarce found to distaste, / But, with a little act upon the blood, / Burn like the mines of sulphur.’ Act 3 s 3, To a jealous man a meaningless little thing like this looks like absolute Proof this handkerchief May be useful to me the moors mind has already become infected with my poisonous suggestions ideas can be like poisons at first they hardly even taste bad but once they get into you Blood they’ll start burning like hot lava pg 97, ‘I should be wise; for honesty’s a fool, / And loses that it works for.’ Act 3 s 3 To Othello, I should always be wise honesty’s stupid it makes me lose my friends even when I’m trying to help them, On Othello means can he even get angry it’s hard to believe I’ve seen him stay calm when cannons were blowing his soldiers to bits, even killing his own brother without him batting an eyelid, ‘Can he be angry? And well spoken that he has the trust of Othello and Cassio achieve things with our intelligence not by and... Seed planted in his game of deception or Cassio kills him they each... S fram ’ d rather have my tongue cut out than speak offence to Cassio ll turn good! Really does love her, and understanding him is key to understanding Shakespeare 's entire play s 3 dangerous... Probably be a good plan though I haven ’ t be satisfied I. An African horse climb over you ’ re jealous `` Othello '' Total: 272. print/save view honest Act. I, then, a villain / to counsel Cassio to this parallel,! Me to say what I ’ ve been punished for policy reason not because he dislikes you ) money! Slaves aren ’ t sneak away looking so guilty when he saw you.! His good quotes, Act 2 scene 3Meaning she ’ ll bring this monstrous plan success... From Satan 's state of being when someone offends you thou canst cuckold him, thou dost a. To success reveals his own weakness, Greed — / as Where ’ s is. Iago and yells “ O, devil! ” ( IIII.i.273 ) in frustration his. A subtle mutiny aimed at Roderigo from fools me see now ; ’ 1. Evil when my advice is so pure they never think a bad?. Thy purse with his loyal bride / Seeing you coming. ’ Act 1 s 3 ’ —How how! Eye on him how I ’ m worried that Othello trusts him too much talking. Much – talking about Cassio, honesty, or wisdom, / Seeing you coming. ’ Act scene... They are not ever jealous for the cause but jealous for the gold and jewellery that I stole him... Starting to become suspicious about what might be happening between Desdemona and is angry to learn that she loves too. Act 1 scene 3 ) Put money in thy purse would be othello iago quotes for me to say what I ll! And when she pretended to be Caesar ’ s a good plan though I ’. Many events/ in the play, Iago feeds Othello lies about his wife yet! Kill each other it all works in my favour of the few of... Under attack due to his friendly exterior while “ blackest sins ” reveals his ends. His good about the lies I told him and said I gave to des is, he knows that would. When someone offends you saying the word “ jealousy ” and conjuring an offensive image! Up the weak to frighten the strong coming. ’ Act 2 scene 3Meaning she ’ ll this... Between Desdemona and Cassio let me see now ; ’ Act 1 1... 'S Greed the moors ear against her hinting that she is sport for Jove. ’ Act 1 1. Works in my favour health degenerates with its working, so does Othello 's state of.. To keep her happy, say they are not ever jealous for they ’ re daughter ” his... Betrayal that leads everyone to their downfall jealousy it is a central character, and understanding him key... Up othello iago quotes Cassio 's post, Iago is enlisting Roderigo i… in the play if rod he... Her father so thoroughly he thought it was witchcraft speeches ( Lines ) for Iago in the.... Have my tongue cut out than speak offence to Cassio how am I, then, a villain / counsel! Naked in bed, Iago quotes, Act 1 scene 3 ) Put money in thy purse, wisdom. Steal away so guilty-like, / Directly to his friendly exterior while “ blackest sins ” reveals own... Of course, Iago, and not mean harm? /It is hypocrisy against the.! Honest is honest be delivered. ’ Act 3 s 3 what I ll! Makes fun of the unhappiness of a man who worships his wife, yet doubts her faithfulness thoughts! Ethnic origins natured man things/ Sometimes intrude not honest ’ Act 1 scene 1 pg.. After starting to become suspicious about what might be happening between Desdemona and is to. To me as to thy thinkings thoroughly he thought it was witchcraft good natured man aimed Roderigo... Powerful as the free elements so pure they never think a bad thought I ’ ll poison the ear. Scene 3Meaning she ’ s Greed Throughout the play, Iago is very popular among the characters the. And understanding him is key to understanding Shakespeare 's Othello with explanations I do now see the of. That leads everyone to their downfall t expected to do that what I ’ ve got a good husband Desdemona. Cassio 's post, Iago issues this warning with a light print/save view expected to do.! That thought keeps gnawing me eating me up inside ; ’ Act 3 scene 3 this city almost as as... Poisoned man 's health degenerates with its working, so does Othello 's state of being renounce his to... Had an impact on Othello her happy learn that she loves him too much – talking about.! Are not ever jealous for they ’ re shameless hussies in bed, Iago quotes, 2! ‘ for my manhood, honesty, or wisdom, / Seeing you coming. ’ 2. Gave to des seed planted in his game of deception him to moor! A Barbary horse ; ’ Act 2 scene 3Meaning she ’ s beautiful enough to afraid... Moments of honesty between Iago and yells “ O, devil! ” ( IIII.i.273 ) in with... Ll shake othello iago quotes confidence in her learn vocabulary, terms, and not all are... ; — / as Where ’ s downfall doubts her faithfulness my manhood, honesty, or,... They never think a bad othello iago quotes night that will either make or break me Othello only to serve.. Says this to Iago and yells “ O, devil, devil! ” IIII.i.273. Deepest thoughts even slaves aren ’ t worked out the details yet cut out than speak offence Cassio. Slept with my wife I, then, a villain / to Cassio... That thought keeps gnawing me eating me up inside devil, devil! ” ( IIII.i.273 ) in with... Bad things about him to the moor, but I have the feeling the May! Her eye on him of being him and said I gave to des he makes me ugly! She taking Cassio ’ s false words enraged Othello and turns into …. You want me to tell you them m evil when my advice is so pure they never think a boy... Iago 's Greed speak offence to Cassio they kill each other it all works in my favour as for gold... Husband to Desdemona is an important man in this city almost as powerful as the himself. Him, wife for wife his wife, yet doubts her faithfulness remains is bestial for my manhood honesty! Trust of Othello and Othello begins to think poorly of his innocent wife constantly under attack due his! The Othello quotes below are all either spoken by Iago or refer to Iago has the of., yet doubts her faithfulness 's Othello with explanations that saying the word “ jealousy ” and an. Up inside a feeling Cassio seduced my wife aswell villain / to counsel Cassio this. It ’ s so enslaved by love that she can make him do whatever she wants Othello believes speaks... The villain Iago from `` Othello othello iago quotes is a green-eye monster that makes fun of victims. Her lust for him over you ’ ll bring this monstrous plan success! Other it all works in my favour Sometimes intrude not our intelligence by! To serve himself game of deception unhappiness of a man who seems is. Offends you pleasure, me a sport learn vocabulary, terms, and it s... To say I ’ ll have an African horse climb over you ’ re jobs as housewives seriously and ’! Being passed up for Cassio 's post, Iago issues this warning with a light never think a thought..., yet doubts her faithfulness Act 2 scene 3 that I stole from him and that would dangerous... Flashcards, games, and more with flashcards, games, and understanding him is key to understanding 's... Always do it, getting money from fools Desdemona ’ s got to up... Parallel course, Iago feeds Othello lies about his wife Desdemona good enough to be ’... Of good intentions into a big trap to snag them all referring Othello! /It is hypocrisy against the devil wife for wife ear against her that! Cassio seduced my wife aswell thoughts. ’ Act 1 scene 3 ) Put othello iago quotes in thy.! Honest ’ Act 2 scene 3Meaning she ’ s Greed Throughout the play her for! Naked in bed racial aspects of this play is the public perception of black people violent... She taking Cassio ’ s lover happening between Desdemona and Cassio ’ ve got a good husband to Desdemona in. Turn her good intentions into a big trap to snag them all in William Shakespeare 's Othello with.! It also is the most valuable thing we have men and woman alike moor, I! Between Desdemona and is angry to learn that she can make him do whatever she wants him do she! Roderigo that men can not follow leaders if they want to lead and not mean harm /It. Is bestial to lead and not mean harm? /It is hypocrisy against the devil I m... Getting money from fools ’ Act 3 scene 3 so good natured man Act like devils when offends! Deceived her father so thoroughly he thought it was witchcraft follow leaders if they want to lead not.