Her eye
must be
fed, and what delight shall she have to look on the devil? When the blood is made dull with the act of sport, there should be a game to inflame it and to give satiety a fresh appetite, loveliness in favor, sympathy in years, manners and beauties. All which the Moor is defective in.
What does the devil represent in Othello?
The “young and sweating devil” is
sexual appetite
, and Othello is implying that she has too much sexual appetite, but Desdemona could take what he says as just a lover’s teasing. In the same scene, after Othello storms out when Desdemona can’t produce the handkerchief, Iago pretends surprise at Othello’s anger.
Who says her eye must be fed and what delight shall she have to look on the devil?
According to
Iago
, Desdemona is in love with Cassio. Iago says this to Roderigo to make him hate Cassio. “Her eye must be fed; and what delight shall she have to look on the devil” (2.1. 226-227).
What does Iago see Cassio do that delights him *?
Iago comments on Cassio’s courteous and gentlemanly behaviour towards Desdemona. He loves the idea that
Cassio takes Desdemona’s hand and whispers in her ear for he will weave a web around yhis behaviour to ensnare Cassio
. He has formulated an invidious plan to implicate Cassio as having cuckolded Othello.
What does Iago convince Cassio to do why is Cassio hesitant to do so at first?
At first Iago feigns reluctance to incriminate Cassio, emphasizing the fact that he was chasing after Roderigo (to whom Iago does not refer by name) when the fight between Cassio and Montano began, and suggesting that
the unknown man must have done something to upset Cassio
.
Is Othello handsome?
He’s a smooth talker, and uses sophistication and fine manners to hide his lust. Nobody’s as crafty as he is. Besides,
he’s young and handsome
, and he’s got all the qualities that naïve and silly girls go for.
When the devils will the blackest sins put on?
Iago says, “When devils will the blackest sins put on, / They do suggest
at first with heavenly shows
.” Here Iago is comparing his actions, which are seemingly benevolent, with the wicked suggestions of devils, who are clearly evil.
Why does Othello call Desdemona a devil?
Othello is saying that because
Desdemona looks like an angel that the Devil would be afraid to seize her
. He wants her to admit she is lying about being faithful to him so that there is proof shes a sinner and will go to hell.
Will not serve God if the devil bid you?
Zounds, sir, you are one of those that will not serve God, if the devil bid you. Because we come to do you service and you think we are ruffians, you’ll have your daughter covered with a Barbary horse. … Your grandsons will neigh to you like horses. Your whole family will be ruined.
What does Othello called Desdemona negatively?
The
candle’s light
will always light Othello’s darkness, as Desdemona’s “light” only brought evil in Othello’s heart. Desdemona’s “light” was darkness, unlike the candle’s.
What does Othello mean when he says Iago is most honest?
In the same scene, after Othello stops the fight between Cassio and Montano, he says, “Honest Iago,
that look’st dead with grieving, / Speak, who began this?
” (2.3. 177-178). … He means that Iago is so loyal to his friend Cassio that he has shaded the story to make Cassio appear in a better light.
What does Iago say will be Cassio’s downfall?
Iago plans Desdemona’s downfall because Roderigo will pay him if she can be with him instead of with Othello. Iago, to undermine her reputation,
will “draw the Moor apart/ And bring him jump when he may Cassio find/ Soliciting his wife”
(II, 288-90). You’ve read both Acts One and Two.
What advice does Iago give Cassio to redeem the situation?
What advice does Iago give Cassio?
he tells him to go speak to Des about getting his job back and mend his relationship with Othello
. A2. Once again Iago’s soliloquy gives is a glimpse into his plans.
Did Othello actually sleep with Iago’s wife?
In the first scene, he claims to be angry at Othello for having passed him over for the position of lieutenant (I.i. 7–32 ). At the end of Act I, scene iii,
Iago says he thinks Othello may have slept with his wife
, Emilia: “It is thought abroad that ‘twixt my sheets / He has done my office” (I. iii. 369–370 ).
Why did Cassio bring musicians?
Terms in this set (22) Why does Cassio bring musicians? What is Othello’s response to them?
To be nice and win him back
but Othello doesn’t like it and wants to go back to bed.
Who does Cassio fight when drunk?
2.3 After Iago gets him drunk, Cassio fights with
Roderigo
, and then with Montano, who’s just trying to calm him down. Othello comes out, furious at the disorder, and fires Cassio.
