Othello - Othello Key Quotes ACTUAL EXAM
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A1.S2 - quotes that highlight Othello's confidence and authority in his
military position
'let him do his spite'
'my parts, my title and my perfect soul/shall manifest me rightly'
COUNTER - also lacks nobility
- displays emotional volatility which would not be consistent with the
contemporary view of how a noble character would behave
- striking & killing D. Would be a violation against Christian principles
,A1.S2 - Othello compassionate side
'I love the gentle Desdemona'
contradicts the aggressive/intimidating descriptions of Othello from
Iago and Brabantio - Othello is not scared of their judgement but still
feels the need to defend his love for Desdemona (aware of the racial
prejudice against him not being a suitable 'husband')
Epithet - 'gentle'
verb used to describe Desdemona's compassion and loyalty which
foreshadows Othello's views of her later in the play as
wicked/wreckless woman
A1.S2 - Theme of Dark magic
'Thou hast practised on her with foul charms'
Black magic imagery - Othello's race is associated with darkness/evil,
the stereotypes of a black man in 17th century. Brabantio does not
believe that Desdemona would marry Othello willingly, devalues his
relationships.
Stereotypes of Venice
- black ethnicity presented as either savages or exotic/mysterious
- Rymer (late 17th century), suggested that a white woman eloping with
a black man would 'upset al contemporary notions of decorum' -
indicates why tragedy occurs
, A1.S3 - Othello's confidence in his marriage and desdemona
'I won his daughter'/'Her father loved me'
- using first person pronouns
'My life upon her faith'
- argued that Othello's nobility lies in his ability for absolute trust
(completely trusts Iago's opinion more than his own) HOWEVER debate
is whether he really trusts D.
- the rapid loss of trust suggests never truely trusted her - when his
trust was put to the test by jealousy it was defeated (always flawed)
- CONTRAST, D, never loses her faith
A1.S3 - Othello's life story
'boyish days'
'Anthropophagi...heads beneath their shoulders' - vivid exotic imagery
Shakespeare wants to emphasis Othello's otherness by setting his life
outside of Venice - seen as an imposter.
- Othello's language is sensuous and elemental relating
Othello builds his image as a brave/confident man who has conquered
many lands and is experienced in military relationships/situations. Uses
the extravagant adventures to impress others (especially Desdemona)
because of the prejudice - less confident in romantic relationships.
Enchants her with his stories.
QUESTIONS COMPLETE ACCURATE REAL EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH WELL ELABORATED ANSWERS
AND RATIONALES (100% CORRECT VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS) GUARANTEED PASS A+|BRAND
NEW!2026-2027
A1.S2 - quotes that highlight Othello's confidence and authority in his
military position
'let him do his spite'
'my parts, my title and my perfect soul/shall manifest me rightly'
COUNTER - also lacks nobility
- displays emotional volatility which would not be consistent with the
contemporary view of how a noble character would behave
- striking & killing D. Would be a violation against Christian principles
,A1.S2 - Othello compassionate side
'I love the gentle Desdemona'
contradicts the aggressive/intimidating descriptions of Othello from
Iago and Brabantio - Othello is not scared of their judgement but still
feels the need to defend his love for Desdemona (aware of the racial
prejudice against him not being a suitable 'husband')
Epithet - 'gentle'
verb used to describe Desdemona's compassion and loyalty which
foreshadows Othello's views of her later in the play as
wicked/wreckless woman
A1.S2 - Theme of Dark magic
'Thou hast practised on her with foul charms'
Black magic imagery - Othello's race is associated with darkness/evil,
the stereotypes of a black man in 17th century. Brabantio does not
believe that Desdemona would marry Othello willingly, devalues his
relationships.
Stereotypes of Venice
- black ethnicity presented as either savages or exotic/mysterious
- Rymer (late 17th century), suggested that a white woman eloping with
a black man would 'upset al contemporary notions of decorum' -
indicates why tragedy occurs
, A1.S3 - Othello's confidence in his marriage and desdemona
'I won his daughter'/'Her father loved me'
- using first person pronouns
'My life upon her faith'
- argued that Othello's nobility lies in his ability for absolute trust
(completely trusts Iago's opinion more than his own) HOWEVER debate
is whether he really trusts D.
- the rapid loss of trust suggests never truely trusted her - when his
trust was put to the test by jealousy it was defeated (always flawed)
- CONTRAST, D, never loses her faith
A1.S3 - Othello's life story
'boyish days'
'Anthropophagi...heads beneath their shoulders' - vivid exotic imagery
Shakespeare wants to emphasis Othello's otherness by setting his life
outside of Venice - seen as an imposter.
- Othello's language is sensuous and elemental relating
Othello builds his image as a brave/confident man who has conquered
many lands and is experienced in military relationships/situations. Uses
the extravagant adventures to impress others (especially Desdemona)
because of the prejudice - less confident in romantic relationships.
Enchants her with his stories.
