I did not think they had a true significance to them, but you pointed it out and explained them very well. How comes this trick upon him?” (4.112.128-129) This shows how dramatic the situation is. . Bitter about being passed up for Cassio's post, Iago reveals he serves Othello only to serve himself. Which is indeed but sign. I liked how you discussed Desdemona’s love for Othello but her struggle to understand his new mood swings and violent actions and I think that says a lot about her character. He is talking with Iago about the handkerchief still, and its significance in being found; but, soon, Iago whips Othello into an even greater fury through mere insinuation, and Othello takes the bait. New York: Clark & Maynard. All Acts are listed on the Othello text page, or linked to from the bottom of this page.. ACT 4. Once he received an okay from othello to kill cassio, he knew exactly what to do next. And knowing what I am, I know what she shall be”(4.96.66-73). There is no doubt that she loves him but she struggles with his attitude towards her. He gets roderigo involved because this will get roderigo a step closer to be with desdemona and Iago’s hands will be clean. She feels that there is no hope for her and Othello’s relationship. The attack is an embarrassment to Othello, who is forced to act quickly to appease the Cypriot officials. 1) act 4 made me feel very well entertained. 1) “Good sir, be a man, Think every bearded fellow that’s but yoked May drawn with you. Othello talks about how he wants her to die but if she dies he would be sad and hurt. It is very detailed. Act 4 Scene 3 – Key Scene . About “Othello Act 4 Scene 2” Emilia assures the suspicious Othello that Desdemona’s behavior toward Cassio has been completely innocent. This stands out because iago gets someone else involved to do his dirty work as usual. Othello falls in a trance. Also, referring to Othello, Iago says that not all men are fit to lead and not all leaders should be followed. 4)” Ay, let her rot and perish and be damned tonight . Before iago and othello had opposing views but then othello get influenced and changes his view on women as a whole. It also is the first seed planted in his game of deception. Iago then remarks that if he were to give his wife a handkerchief, it would be hers to do as she wished with it. Desdemona cannot imagine why any woman would give her husband cause for jealousy. This song strikes me as a symbol because usually songs have a huge impact on someone’s life, and in this case the song willow has an impact on Desdemona life. Othello Introduction + Context. In conjunction to iago’s plan , he begins to score points with othello because he deliberately has these man to man conversations with Othello and he constantly uplifts him to help he regain his manhood. Desdemona thinks the song “willow” means, “If I court more women you’ll couch with more men”. (4.119.71-77) Emilia knows that cheating is wrong but she figures if iago cheats on her than it is okay for her to cheat, especially if it grasp Iago’s attention and getting whatever he wants. And knowing what I am, I know what she shall be"(4.96.66-73) In act four of Othello, this quote appears when Iago explains to Othello how he is not… Othello Act 3 Scene 4 12. Start studying Othello - Key quotations for Act 4 scene 3. He points out to Roderigo that men cannot follow leaders if they want to lead themselves. She deliberately responds, ” In troth, I think I should, and undo’t when I had done. (4.118.56) By singing the song “willow” Desdemona accepts the fact that she has cheated along with othello crazy behavior. The quote adds place for roderigo and his involvement in the play because roderigo has mentioned how iago has pushed him away but this quote gives roderigo something else to do in the play. Desdemona even states it herself,”If I court more women you’ll couch with more men”. William Shakespeare, Racism In Othello, Act 4, Scene 3, Lines 88-89 Desdemona’s action is “Good night, great night. In your literary elements, I completely agree with the dramatic irony, the apostrophe, and the foreshadowing. Desdemona knows that she will die soon; she sings a song of sadness and resignation, Yet, for necessity of present life, I must show out a flag and sign of love—. 3) “And for Cassio, let me be his undertaker. (1.1.171-174) After stirring up trouble for Othello with Brabantio, Iago says he needs to get lost because it wouldn't look right for him to be present when his general is confronted by Desdemona's father. #4 “T’is neither here nor there” – Emilia (Act IV, Scene III) From Othello. 2) “My mother had a maid called Barbary. By instigating, he hypes up the situation with Bianca and cassio and then reporting back everything he heard to Othello in terms of Desdemona being the other woman. SCENE 1. Iago gets this crazy idea from his wife because he figures that she cheats on him. "Let the devil and his dam haunt you! This theme is important because there are several occasions where women are accused of cheating. Desdemona feels that she is in the same situation as Barbary, the maid. Bianca’s quote is important because this is the proof that Othello needed all along. Learn the important quotes in Othello and the chapters they're from, including why they're important and what they mean in the context of the book. Desdemona thinks othello is crazy and he will soon leave her just like Barbary’s lover. Even though the quote directs towards cassio, it was meant for Othello to hear. It looks like your browser needs an update. While there is a dramatic irony all throughout the play it is most prominent in the scene with Emilia because of how ignorant she is to everything that is going on. On the other hand , Emilia experiences it as where she is the offender. Iago believes all women cheat and only a man is stupid enough to think anything less. . "My lord, this would not be believed in Venice. Oh no! . Iago has inspired him to look all women like that, even though that is not possible because “if one person does something bad that does not mean that everyone else is going to do something bad”. ( Log Out /  And by reassurance iago helps him throughout this thinking process. Othello Act 4, Scene 3 Summary & Quotes The Willow Song in Othello 6:46 Othello Act 5, Scene 1 Summary & Quotes Because of Iago lectures , Othello overlooks her faithfulness . It is advised to be more dramatic because iago is there in the room with them and discussing it with them. The poison is Iago’s words that affect Othello in such a big way and makes him go insane. Othello is upset at the thought of Desdemona cheating on him, but he cannot stay mad because he has a soft spot for her. Speaker: Iago Audience: Cassio Iago is lying about how Othello asks during the seizure (he is saying that if Cassio gets Act 4 Scene 1 Iago: Shakespeare immediately establishes the scene by portraying Iago as taunting Othello. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. No one has caught on to Iago’s plan because they are too ignorant and oblivious to see it. "The lethargy must have his quiet course. In this case the “poison” is the lies that iago told him, which he continues to tell him. What did you mean by that same handkerchief you gave me even now? – Iago (IV.i.97) When I hit it, it hurts my hand. Oh, the world never saw a sweeter creature. This is my favorite quote because their is truth in it. Othello is trying, even after swearing that Desdemona was unfaithful, not to condemn her too harshly. Roderigo should have went with his own first mind and left the town rather than stay around to do Iago’s dirty work, little does he know. 5)Tone- the tone in act 4 is absolutely cynical because Iago is the main character that speaks majority of the play. tags: heart, love. He continuously lie to people and the audience can see that he is distrusting. (Othello, Act 5 Scene 2) Again iago’s plan begins to fall in place. Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. There’s millions now . The ills we do, their ills instruct us so" (Act IV, Scene III, Lines 83- 100). His suggestion is a subtle mutiny aimed at Roderigo. While reminding him of that handkerchief, he says that Cassio has seduced Desdemona. ( Log Out /  Barbary’s husband was crazy and he left her, similar to desdemona and othello. . Bianca has not been much of an importance in the last acts, but I see that there is some importance in what she says even though she is a whore. However, I did not know that men and women could be motifs. Command him tasks” (4.1.177-181). That is exactly why the author placed this quote here because of iago decision to stay and act so naive. Even Iago bitterness spreads from character to character in the play, causing characters such as othello to act like him. Othello Act 4 Scene 1 13. What Iago actually does is talk to Cassio about Bianca, walking about so that Othello can only hear portions of the discussion. There's millions now . Othello suspects that desdemona’s virtue is just a cover up for her whore-like behavior. In conjunctions to iago’s plan, this foreshadows iago’s plan because this proof is what he need in order to move on with his plan. 1) men Othello Act 4 Scene 2 14. – Othello (IV.i.178-81) “To beguile many and be beguiled by one.”. I was hoping that it was not predictable as the other acts in the play. -Kayla Boykins, Your second quote is interesting to me, because I never thought Bianca’s words were significant to the act really. . . Iago purposely did that so that he can get roderigo to do his dirty work for him because it would not make sense for iago to kill him if Cassio trust him. Desdemona was pure and innocent while Othello enacts his racial stereotype. 5.2 OthelloCompares himself to a racial stranger showing he has become who everyone feared he was. -Aklimiyya, Brittinee, your post is similar to my post any many ways, but you also opened my eyes to some key points that I did not point out. In your literary elements I too discussed the effects of dramatic irony, foreshadowing, and a antithesis. Before the castle. Once the captain becomes drunk, he is drawn into a brawl and attacks Montano, a former Cypriot official, badly wounding him. This quote is important though, like you said it is what Iago wanted Othello hear and that was the proof that Othello basically needed to claim his wife unfaithful and a whore. Compares Desdemona to something white, pure and precious. It also stands out because this will be one of the final touches of iago’s plan. Brainerd Kellogg. It is interesting to see how these same situation carry out to this day. . The author place an an thesis here to emphasize Othello’s mixed feelings. It would change the readers perspective of iago as well. Good faith, how foolish are our minds! Othello and Iago enter in mid-conversation. Because othello is in this condition nor is he in the right mind, the reader knows that iago does not speak directly to him, but to the “poison”. (IV.i.) The main topic that everyone seem to discuss is about women. I should venture purgatory for’t”. Enter OTHELLO and IAGO And made you to suspect me with the moor.” (4.112.145-147). The song was a story about the maid. . Iago goads Othello by arguing that it is no crime for a woman to be naked with a man, if nothing happens. Desdemona experiences cheating as in comparison to the song willow. They tell Othello to beware if he is wise enough to see as his daughter who has deceived him may someday do the same to Othello. . At first it was othello idea to kill cassio but iago offered to kill Cassio for him. Throughout act 4 all Iago talks about is how bad Cassio and Desdemona are; he is even amused with his own poor behavior that ruins everybody’s relationship. Iago calls Cassio in, while Othello hides; Iago speaks to Cassio of Bianca, but Othello, in his disturbed state, believes that C… Share your thoughts on William Shakespeare, "Othello", Act 4 scene 2's quotes with the community: 0 Comments. For your imagery/symbolism, I figured someone would use the song because it is significant. Emilia comes in, and Othello … Othello, Act 4, Scene 2 _____ Explanatory Notes for Act 4, Scene 1. Emilia also shows us her feminist side in Act V when she call out the lies of her husband in front of Iago, Othello, and some of the other men. I love how you also pointed out the song willow willow, how it foreshadows and describes Desdemona and Othello’s relationship. I will indeed no longer endure it.". This somewhat related back to the play because Iago suspect his own wife of cheating on him with the moor and now he suspects that every woman can be accused of cheating. In a very cunning manner, Iago plants the notion of infidelity in Othello’s mind. Abbreviations. Without the dramatic irony , the reader would not get the full effect of how evil and conniving iago is. It is a great price for such a small vice. Now the other characters begin to question othello’s behavior and distrust him. No, my heart is turned to stone.". On the other hand, othello thinks highly of Desdemona until he is heavily influenced by Iago that Desdemona cheats on him as well.This changes Othello’s attitude entirely towards women because he overlooks desdemona as a faithful woman and he lets one woman’s poor action changes his thinking of all women. Reviving Othello, he proposes to have a chat with Cassio about Desdemona, letting Othello overhear. I had rather be a toad, / And live upon the vapors of a dungeon, / Than keep a corner of the thing I love / For others’ uses.” (Act III, Scene 4). I like it because it does show how confused Othello is. Both Emilia and Desdemona are put in a situation where they are blamed to be having an affair with someone other than their spouse. 3)”work on, My medicine, work! I did learn a new literary element though, which is the antithesis. The song “willow”- not only does the song “willow” symbolize that women are abandoned by their lovers, but it suggests that both men and women are unfaithful to each other. Overall, great job on your blog post. While Bianca speaks of another woman , iago instigates the entire situation to show Othello that cassio is the one having the affair with Desdemona. If one person does something bad, that does not mean that everyone else is going to do something bad. In your first quote, I do like that the fact that you also realize how Iago needs to be trying to fix his own marriage with Emilia versus to destroying Desdemona and Othello’s marriage. "The world's a huge thing. "I’ll do’t but it dislikes me," Cassio replies. Iago knows what he is doing every step of the way, he has everyone in the palm of his hand and following his direction. I was a fine fool to take it! ( Log Out /  Othello Act 4 Scene 3 15. you shall hear more by midnight” (4.101.207-208). Work!”(4.95.44-45) One can also tell that he speaks to an object because it does not respond back to him. Othello act 4 Quotes 1) "Good sir, be a man, Think every bearded fellow that's but yoked May drawn with you. Also it would not make the situation as difficult for the characters to find out who is the one putting the crazy ideas in Othello’s head. I will chop her … Because Iago speaks towards the audience and majority of the play, the tone of act 4 comes across as cynical. I should venture purgatory for’t.” (4.119.71-77) Emilia is a prime example of what Iago lectures about. I admired the scene with Iago, desdemona, and Emilia because it withholds suspense. Change ). Emilia responds in a way that woman are just like men, and will cheat in their husbands if their husbands cheat on them. Desdemona disapproves cheating and she would rather avoid any type of bad deed in regards to a relationship. Act 4 has opened doors for me in regards to reading more of Shakespeare’s tragedy plays because after seeing the twelfth night, I thought othello was more interesting. . Othello Quotes Act 4. “To kiss in private?” “Or to be naked with her friend in bed?”. In act four of Othello, this quote appears when Iago explains to Othello how he is not like the other married men that have been cheated on. and command him tasks. . Dramatic irony- dramatics irony is expressed during the discuss between Emilia , iago , and desdemona. This quote alone foreshadows the action Othello takes to regain his manhood and the unraveling relationships. Othello Act 4, scene 1. Now Othello has been truly deceived by Iago, and his goading is torturing Othello mentally to the point of madness. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. In your last quote about Iago’s plan to kill Cassio, our thought process was the same in this matter. Desdemona tried to figure out who to blame for all this madness that has came upon her. Foreshadow- a foreshadow appears when Desdemona is at her breaking point. Othello falls into a trance of rage, and Iago decides to hammer home his false ideas about his wife. It foreshadows the results of his plans, whether roderigo will be with desdemona, will they extend their stay, or whether cassio will die. The author place this here because it shows how much iago enjoys poisoning othello. He then treats and talks to Desdemona as though she were a whore. He refuses to … Cassio enters and notices Othello’s state of unconsciousness. This quotes foreshadows desdemona’s death because she talks about dying. ( Log Out /  This quote stands out from the rest because iago tells Othello how to be a man and he is not a man himself. In act 4, the men talk about their feelings towards their women and women in general. 1)” Oh, fie upon them! Emilia in my opinion has actually been subjected to the worst form of dramatic irony because not only is the lying crook her husband, but he has also manipulated her into playing a role in his devious plan. Of course Othello feels simpleminded for thinking that Desdemona is innocent, nice and sweet, which she is. 2) ” Let the devil and his dam haunt you! . No, my heart is turned to stone: I. strike it, and it hurst my hand. Emilia and Desdemona discuss there womanhood and sexuality. While desdemona tries to figure it out, Emilia thinks that it is the same person who suspected her to cheat on iago with the moor. . Scene ii: Othello tries to get Emilia to tell him what he is now convinced of; that Desdemona is cheating. Quotes from William Shakespeare's Othello. Othello's first remark is, "How shall we murder him, Iago?" One can tell that Iago speaks to the “poison” because he encourages it by saying “work on . Synopsis: Iago continues to torment Othello with vivid descriptions of Desdemona’s alleged sexual activity. This is important because it is as if she is accepting her death already because she already know what is to come. The foreshadowing simply tells the audience that something is going to happen in the future not necessarily when or how which leaves them on a constant cliffhanger. After talking out of anger, he reminds himself how much he actually loves desdemona. (4.118.56) Because desdemona compares her life to this song , desdemona thinks Othello will leave her for another woman after her so called affair. This is an antithesis because it is a contrast of Othello’s different feelings towards desdemona, but overall he talks about one person and that is Desdemona. While I was reading the book, I did not think twice about the quotes that you picked for your quote analysis section. We say 'lie on her'. Our blog post had a lot in common I think. Plot Summary. Not o choice bad from bad put by a bad fix” William Shakespeare, Racism In Othello, Act 4, Scene 3, Lines 106-107 Since she never ever did wrong to her spouse, she had nothing to worry of. Discover and share Famous Quotes From Othello Act 3. This is some minx’s token, and I must take out the work?” ( 4.99.146-151). (Othello, Act 3 Scene 3) 'Tis not a year or two shows us a man: They are all but stomachs, and we all but food: They eat us hungerly, and when they are full They belch us. . This particular scene was remarkably intense and it had me engaged the entire time; I was hoping that desdemona and Emilia would catch Iago in his lies, but they didn’t. “O, the more angel she, and you the blacker devil”. ", "Ayyyyyyy (lmao) let her rot and perish and be damned tonight, for she shall not live. He is focused on ruining Othello and desdemona’s relationship while he needs to be focusing on his relationship with his own wife Emilia. Othello Act 4, scene 2 Summary & Analysis | LitCharts. On the other hand desdemona thinks the total opposite because she is truly faithful. Act 4, Scene 1 of Shakespeare's OTHELLO, with notes, line numbers and search function. Lie on her? It is considered dramatic irony because Emilia and desdemona speak about the person who put those crazy ideas of desdemona cheating into Othello’s head. I am not what I am” ― Shakespeare William , Othello. Othello speaks with Desdemona in private, threatening to banish her and calling her "whore" and "strumpet" — charges that she immediately denies. There overall discussion is about men and whether or not it is okay for them to cheat. "I durst, my lord, to wager she is honest, "If you will watch his going thence (which I will, "Every day thou daff'st me with some device, Iago, and rather, as it seems to me now, keep'st from me all conveniency than suppliest me with the least advantage of hope. 2) women It is a motif because Emilia and desdemona finally discuss what has been recurrently happening in multiple situations. The “poison” has made othello sick and has cause him to act crazy. Iago is enlisting Roderigo i… ". Notify me of new comments via email. Explore our collection of motivational and famous quotes by authors you know and love. The maid was in love. This statement is one of the few moments of honesty between Iago and another character. In this scene, Emilia helps Desdemona get ready for bed. Quote: “O curse of marriage, / That we can call these delicate creatures ours, / And not their appetites! In othello’s eyes he sees that cassio has been with Desdemona and that cassio is not as loyal as he thought he was, because cassio was not loyal to him and he is not loyal to his own girlfriend, Bianca. It was nice to see a blog post that had the same ideas as I did because it meant that I truly understood what was going on in this act. Detailed quotes explanations with page numbers for every important quote on the site. Without the antithesis, the reader would not know how confused and crazy othello is. . (Emilia, Act 3 Scene 4) Yet I’ll not shed her blood, Nor scar that whiter skin of hers than snow, And smooth as monumental alabaster. By calling the poison “my medicine”, it shows how Iago enjoys watching what the poison has done to othello and Iago has taken full ownership of his work. I have a stoup of wine," Iago says (Act II Scene 3). Antithesis- Shakespeare uses an antithesis in act 4. Othello agrees. Apostrophe- In this line iago talks to the “poison” that he planted in Othello’s mind which makes it an apostrophe because he talks to an object. The dramatic irony is that the most jealous indignation is expressed over offenses that did not happen: Othello jealous about his wife; Bianca jealous about Cassio; Iago formerly jealous about Emilia. In the literary devices, your apostrophe that you used, I used the same thing as my quote. But according to what Iago has told him, Othello overlooks her as a faithful woman. Desdemona begins to sing a song that her mother’s maid had sung when she died. . Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. To ensure the best experience, please update your browser. . Her father appears to be a controlling man, and she stands up to him. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Heaven me such use send out. Othello has gone wild and she fears that he will leave her. Quotes from Othello How to Pronounce the Names in Othello Iago Character Introduction Othello Character Introduction Teacher Editions with classroom activities for all 1386 titles we cover. The woman he cheats on her with seems to be Desdemona, due to the handkerchief that was misplaced into her bed. This shows Iago’s persuasive and manipulative ways as well as Roderigo stupidity. . This was nice to read and review. This quote adds reassurance because Othello was not sure of what to think of Desdemona. Also I thought the conversations, which Desdemona and Emilia had, was interesting because nowadays people cheat or are accused of cheating while they are in a relationship. . It is revealed that he has previously warned Roderigo of his daughter, saying “My daughter is not for thee,” (Act One, Scene One), but she takes control.She speaks for herself instead of letting her father speak for her, and she defends her relationship with Othello. Cyprus. Without this quote iago’s plan would have not went so well and things would have backfired on him, because he made so many promises to people. . Even though Emilia and desdemona have different views on cheating , the topic of discussion still remains on men. Publish Her lover turned out to be wild and he left her . She confesses, “in troth , I think I should , and undo when I had done. The women, Desdemona and Emilia, talk about how they feel about their men and just men in general .The discussion about men represents women opposing views on cheating because Emilia and desdemona experience it different; therefore they have opposing views. 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