| Ironic Iago comment about he can’t hurt people | I lack iniquity |
| Iago describes marriage as the violent takeover of an enemy’s prize ship | Faith, he tonight hath boarded a land carrack/ If it prove lawful prize |
| Othello quote about how he loves Des | But that I love the gentle Desdemona |
| Othello quote about how he has served his country | I have done the signiory |
| Othello quote about how much he loves Des, that he has given up his freedom | I would not my unhoused free condition/ put into circumscription and confine/For the sea’s worth |
| Othello when he averts violence | Keep up your bright swords, for the dew will rust them |
| Brabantio quote about hurting othello | down with him,thief! |
| Brabantio quote about Othello | Damned as thou art |
| Brabantio quote about how Desdemona has been enchanted by Othello | Thou hast enchanted her |
| Brabantio’s description as to why Des couldn’t be with Othello | Maid so tender fair and happy |
| Brabantio quote about what he believes Des would not do | run from her guardage to the sooty bosom/Of such a thing as thou? |
| Brabantio quote about Othello abusing Des | Abused her delicate youth with drugs and minerals |
| Brabantio quote about detaining Othello as he believes he has used black magic | I therefore…do attach thee/For an abuser of the world |
Othello Act 1 Scene 2 Key Quotes
September 6, 2019