Gets Roderigo’s money by pretending to woo Desdemona on his behalf. Jealous of the relationship between Desdemona and Cassio Jealous of Cassio’s position of lieutenant, Othello marrying Desdemona Spend about 10 minutes getting as many character traits as you can. (Obviously if you identify a similarity, you will need one piece of evidence for each character to prove your point.) Compile similarities and differences, and give a piece of evidence for each personality trait you identify. Task: Construct a Venn diagram looking at character traits of these two people. Othello tries to reconcile with Desdemona, even though she is dead. No way but this, killing myself, to die upon a kiss.” (V.2.355) Othello realises his mistake, and admits that he has nothing left.
“but why should honour outlive honesty? Let it all go.” (V.2.243) He sincerely thinks that he is justified in his actions. “I, that am cruel, am yet merciful.” (V.2.88) Othello has developed his idea of Desdemona into that of a witch, wanting to corrupt men. “yet she must die, or else she’ll betray more men.” (V.2.6) Othello is insane with jealousy, without having seen any real proof. “Pish! Noses, ears, and lips! Is’t possible? Confess? Handkerchief! O devil!” (IV.1.41) He either loves her, or thinks that he has lost her. He feels so strongly for Desdemona that there is no middle ground. “She’s gone: I am abused, and my relief must be to loathe her.” (III.3.264) Othello is sure of the love between him and Desdemona. No Iago, I’ll see before I doubt when I doubt, prove.” (III.3.188) Othello knows that he loves Desdemona so much that only a great catastrophe can separate them. “Perdition catch my soul, but I do love thee! And when I love thee not, chaos is come again.” (III.3.90) Othello shows that he is fair and just by doing something that he hates, partly because he knows that it is expected of somebody in his position.
“Cassio, I love thee, but never more be officer of mine.” (II.3.242) Othello explains the reasons why he and Desdemona fell in love.
“She loved me for the dangers I had passed, and I loved her that she did pity them.” (I.3.266) “Send for the lady to the Sagittary, and let her speak of me before her father.” (I.3.115)Īt the beginning of the play, he trusts Desdemona enough to call for her in order to help him defend himself. Othello is modest, and has an honest opinion of his strengths and weaknesses. “Rude am I in my speech, and little blessed with the soft phrase of peace.” (I.3.81) Othello prefers to be known through his deeds rather than for his family. “I fetch my life and being from men of royal siege.” (I.2.21) Othello is not afraid of admitting that he is a very good soldier, and a capable General. “My services, which I have done the signory, shall out-tongue his complaints.” (I.2.19) Our initial impressions of Othello are developed through what others say about him. “even now, now, very now, an old black ram is tupping your white ewe.” (I.1.90) How is Othello's character revealed through this dialogue? Include both what he himself says, but also what others say about him.