Act 1 Scene 2

Iago& Othello(http://web.uvic.ca/~mbest1/ISShakespeare/Oth/Oth.GIF)

Iago meets Othello and to tell him that Brabantio is extremely unsatisfied the marriage between him and Desdemona, and he already called up his follower to search him. Othello sees a group of men approaching hem, and Iago thinks that’s Brabantio and his followers,  so he suggests Othello to leave. But Othello denied because he thinks his perfect is the best justify for himself. However,  the people who come is his lieutenant Cassio and officers from the Venetian court. They tell Othello that the state of Cyprus and council was calling him. When Othello leaves and going to court, Iago tells Cassio that Othello is already married.  At this instance, the Duke and his follower arrived. When the two groups of people are about to start the conflict, Othello asks them to stops and to let the court judge.

personal reactions

This scene is the first time Othello appeal, and he fully demonstrated his personality. From the conversation with Iago, we can easily find out his loyalty to love. His response to the Duke also reflects his confidence unlike which Iago's arrogant. His reflection after being insulted also showed him that he threat the overall situation as the most important. Meanwhile, as an alien, and even a black man to obtain commander status in Venice,s is enough to prove his extraordinary ability.

Othello 1.2 Activities

As Othello emerges onto the stage, he is suddenly forced to react to adversity and the accusations made by Brabantio.  In the table below, first list three verbal attacks made by Brabantio and then provide Othello’s responses.  Finally, evaluate what each reaction says about Othello’s personality?

	Accusations Made by Brabantio (provide direct quotes)	Othello’s Responses (provide direct quotes)	What do Othello’s Comments say about his personality?
1	Damn as thou art, thous hast enchanted her! (1.2.82)	“Not I. I must be found. My parts, my title, and my perfect soul. Shall manifest me rightly. Is it they.”(1.2.35)	Othello have a clear conscience to his personality.
2	Judge me the world, if’ tis not gross in sense that thou hast practiced on her with foul charms. abused her delicate youth with drugs or minerals that weakens motion.(1.2.92)	“But that I love the gentle Desdemona, I would not my unhoused free condition put into circumscription and confine for the sea’s worth.”(1.2.27)	Othello is royal to his relationship with Desdemona.
3	For an abuser of the world, a practicer of arts inhibited and out of warrant, lay hold upon him,(1.2.94)	“Hold your hands, Both you of my inclining and the rest. Were it my cue to fight, I should have known it without a prompter. -Whither will you that I go to answer this your charge.”(1.2.101)	Othello is willing to avoid the meaningless argument and desire to use a peaceful way to solve the conflict.

Using the information gathered in the table, critique Othello’s personality.  What do his strengths seem to be?  Are there indications of any weaknesses? Type your response here.

He is royal to the love, so once he got betrayed he’ll be extremely mad. He’s confidence and kindness may also let him be villain plot. In relatively speaking, In his view love must be absolutely loyal， if someone spread rumors about his wife I think he will be very upset.

2.  In the opening scenes of the play, the audience soon realizes Iago’s ability to manipulate those around him.  Chronicle how Iago is able to use others to harass Othello while appearing innocent.  (quotations not needed).

		1. Iago’s true feeling about Othello Iago thinks Othello underestimated his worth and he is planning to replace Othello’s position.
5. How Othello feels about Iago Othello think Iago is on the same side with him.		“I am what I am not”		2. How Iago manipulates Roderigo to help him Roderigo wants to marry Desdemona but Desdemona already married with Othello. So Iago just makes Roderigo think they a same plan which is to kill Othello. Thus Roderigo will have chance to marry Desdemona.
	4. How Brabantio threatens Othello He thinks Othello has enchanted his daughter thus he want to kill Othello.		3. How Roderigo upsets Brabantio He told Brabantio the truth which is Othello and Desdemona has married.