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Iago. I follow him to serve my turn upon him. (1.1.) Iago says this line to Roderigo at the start of the play as he explains that he secretly hates Othello and is plotting against him. Although everyone, including Othello, believes that Iago is a loyal and devoted friend, Iago understands the strategic advantage that false friendship gives him.
- Cassio
Cassio compliments Desdemona to Iago as the two men praise...
- Desdemona
Important quotes by Desdemona in Othello. Search all of...
- The Handkerchief
In this scene, Emilia’s loyalties—to her husband, Iago, and...
- Jealousy
As Iago makes insinuations about Desdemona’s adultery and...
- Cassio
Othello, Act 1, Scene 1. Iago reveals his deceitful nature to Roderigo. Confessing he is not the man he pretends to be, he never openly displays his true emotions for others to see. Otherwise he would leave his heart vulnerable for "daws" (foolish jackdaws or humans) to pick at. A fascinating and sinister character and the villain of the play ...
to depute Cassio in Othello's place. 231. IV,2,2995. O, no; he goes into Mauritania and takes away with him the fair Desdemona, unless his abode be... 232. IV,2,3000. Why, by making him uncapable of Othello's place; knocking out his brains. 233. IV,2,3003. Ay, if you dare do yourself a profit and a right. He sups to-night with a harlotry, and ...
Jan 8, 2024 · Iago quotes. I am not what I am. In following him, I follow but myself. I will wear my heart upon my sleeve for daws to peck at. Thus do I ever make my fool my purse. Men should be what they seem. Demand me nothing: what you know, you know: from this time forth I never will speak word.
Desdemona. Othello's disloyal standard-bearer and the villain of the play. Angry at having been passed over by Othello for promotion to the rank of lieutenant, and also because he seems to enjoy creating mayhem for its own sake, Iago develops an intricate conspiracy to ruin Othello. He is married to Emilia.
Quote 1. IAGO. One Michael Cassio, a Florentine, A fellow almost damned in a fair wife, That never set a squadron in the field, Nor the division of a battle knows. More than a spinster—unless the bookish theoric, Wherein the togèd consuls can propose. As masterly as he: mere prattle, without practice.
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Iago Quotes. Chaos is come again. Foregone conclusion. Heart on my sleeve. How poor are they that have not patience! ... Othello Romeo Iago Horatio Lady Macbeth ...
