Othello act 4 - scene 2
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- Created on: 11-04-23 16:21
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- Act 4 Scene 2
- Context
- Religion
- Upon my knees
- Are not you a strumpet? No as I am a Christian
- Lay on my bed by wedding sheets
- Gender
- This is a subtle whore... look in my face
- Theres money for your pains
- Religion
- Summary
- Othello questions Emilia about Desdemona, she assures him that nothing has taken place between her mistress and Cassio. Othello, believes Desdemona is so cunning that she has managed to deceive her maid. Othello speaks with Desdemona in private, threatening to banish her
- Emilia suspects that some villain has turned Othello against his wife and stirred up his jealousy. When Desdemona asks Iago's advice, he says that it is only the business of the state that makes Othello angry.
- Roderigo confesses that he has had enough of his romantic quest and plans to withdraw. Iago urges Roderigo to kill Cassio, explaining that Cassio's death will prevent Othello being sent elsewhere and, therefore, keep Desdemona in Cyprus. Roderigo allows himself to be persuaded.
- Themes
- Relationships
- Or keep it as a cistern for foul toads
- As summer flies are in the shambles..
- Jealousy
- Did I but speak thy deeds. What committed
- Reputation
- All things shall be well
- Every day thou daffiest me with some device
- I tell you 'tis not very well
- Relationships
- Characters
- Othello
- Emilia
- Desdemona
- Iago
- Roderigo
- Context
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