| Iago on Othello | He thinks men honest that but seem to be so |
| Iago lies about his personality | I will wear my heart upon my sleeve For daws to peck at: I am not what I am. |
| Desdemona’s appearance to Othello | A young and rose-lipped cherubin |
| Desdemona’s alleged betrayal makes her seem… | Grim as hell |
| Brabantio can’t accept the truth of his daughter. She is… | Half the wooer |
| Iago on Desdemona | False as hell |
| Othello confirms his love for Desdemona | Perdition catch my soul But I do love thee! |
| Othello is suspicious of Iago | This honest creature doubtless Sees and knows more, much more, than he unfolds. |
| Othello needs to be sure Iago is right about Desdemona’s infidelity | Give me the ocular proof |
| Iago on his discussions with Othello | What he found himself was apt and true. |
Appearance vs Reality in ‘Othello’
August 21, 2019