Othello Imagery Quotes Flashcards

Questions and Answers

'A fuller blast ne'er shock our battlements' refers to what type of imagery?

Natural imagery

Animal imagery

Religious imagery

Storm imagery (correct)

'If after every tempest come such calms, may the winds blow till they have weakened dead' conveys what idea?

Longing for calmness

Acceptance of fate

Willingness for continued storms (correct)

Desire for peace

What does Othello imply with 'Here is my journeys end, her is my butt and very very sea-mark of my utmost sail'?

Othello knows the truth and does not want to continue in the voyage.

'An old black ram is tupping your white ewe' uses what type of imagery?

Animal imagery Signup and view all the answers

What does Roderigo imply when he says, 'O damn Iago! Inhuman dog'?

No human could be as evil as Iago. Signup and view all the answers

'If that the earth could teem with woman's tears each drop she falls would prove a crocodile' implies what?

Othello suggests that Desdemona's tears are fake. Signup and view all the answers

What does Othello mean by 'I'll look down towards his feet but that's fable. If thou be'st a devil I cannot kill thee'?

Othello sees Iago as the devil. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Predition catch my soul/but I do love thee' express?

Othello's love for Desdemona is like a religious devotion. Signup and view all the answers

'If she be false O then heaven mocks itself' suggests what?

If Desdemona is unloyal, heaven and the foundations of religion will be shocked. Signup and view all the answers

What does Othello mean by 'Damn her!...the fair devil'?

Othello damns Desdemona and compares her to a devil. Signup and view all the answers

'Divine Desdemona' refers to what?

Cassio says this to describe Desdemona as pure. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'O she was heavenly true' signify?

Emilia speaks of Desdemona after her death. Signup and view all the answers

'Are there no stones in heaven, but what serve for thunder? Precious villain' indicates what?

Othello wonders why heaven won't strike Iago dead. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Storm Imagery

"A fuller blast ne'er shock our battlements" highlights the intensity of storms, emphasizing powerful natural forces.
"If after every tempest come such calms, may the winds blow till they have weakened dead" expresses a longing for beautiful moments that follow hardships, showcasing the paradox of storms and tranquility.
Othello acknowledges his struggles and recognizes the end of his journey, stated in "Here is my journeys end, here is my butt and very very sea-mark of my utmost sail," symbolizing a sense of finality.

Animal Imagery

"An old black ram is tupping your white ewe" utilizes contrasting colors to convey themes of race and sexuality, reflecting societal views on interracial relationships.

Evil and Deception

"O damn Iago! Inhuman dog" reveals Roderigo's incredulity at Iago's malevolence, portraying him as beyond human wickedness.
"If that the earth could teem with woman's tears each drop she falls would prove a crocodile" implies Desdemona’s tears are inauthentic, likening her to a deceptive crocodile that feigns sorrow.

The Devil and Religious Imagery

"I'll look down towards his feet but that's fable. If thou best a devil I cannot kill thee" indicates Othello's belief in Iago's inherent evil, wishing to see the traditional devil's traits.
"Predition catch my soul / but I do love thee" indicates Othello’s love for Desdemona is almost religious, intertwining passion with devotion.
"If she be false O then heaven mocks itself" suggests that Desdemona's infidelity would undermine divine truth and the foundations of faith.

Duality of Desdemona

"Damn her!...the fair devil" demonstrates Othello's turmoil as he condemns Desdemona, reflecting on the duality of her nature as both angelic and devilish.
"Divine Desdemona," as described by Cassio, portrays her purity and virtuousness, contrasting Othello's later perception.
"O she was heavenly true," spoken by Emilia after Desdemona's death, reiterates the tragic loss of her loyalty.

Justice and Retribution

"Are there no stones in heaven, but what serve for thunder? precious villain" reveals Othello's despair as he questions why Iago remains unpunished, illustrating themes of justice and divine intervention.

Description

Explore key imagery quotes from Shakespeare's 'Othello' through these flashcards. Each card highlights powerful storm imagery and its significance in the play, allowing you to deepen your understanding of the text's themes. Ideal for students studying literary devices and Shakespearean language.