Question

In the book Othello by Shakespeare - Act 1 scene 1 - Why do Iago and Roderigo go to wake up Brabantio, and how would you describe the way in which they deliver the news to Brabantio?

Answer 1

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Explanation:

They wake up Brabantio because his daughter, Desdemona, has left the safe confines of her bed and gone off to be with Othello. Only part of that is true. She's not wanton. She's a virtuous woman. She wants to be with Othello.

The thing you must understand about this play is that Iago is a very nasty piece of work. He is totally aware of who he is and revenge is not mischief with him and it's not done lightly. He tells you exactly how he feels about his position, about military life, and most of all about Othello. He is absolutely merciless about what he intends to do, and the two faced hypocrite that he intends to play.

The news of her leaving is very blunt without any care for what Brabantio might feel about Desdemona leaving. He doesn't care about how he might feel at all. Iago only cares to make Othello very uncomfortable and if he is imprisoned that is real gravy on the meat.