Why is Iago unwilling to be present when he is talking about Othello’s marriage to Desdemona? Cite two instances where Iago avoids being involved.
Act 1 Scene II
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Why is Iago unwilling to be present when he is talking about Othello’s marriage to Desdemona? Cite two instances where Iago avoids being involved.
Iago tries to get Othello to go insde and keep him out of trouble;
"Those are the raisèd father and his friends.
You were best go in."
Iago doesn't wish to divulge who Othello has married....
IAGO
Faith, he tonight hath boarded a land carrack.
If it prove lawful prize, he’s made for ever. IAGO
Tonight he boarded a treasure ship. If he can keep it, he’ll be set forever.
CASSIO
I do not understand.
IAGO
He’s married.
CASSIO
To whom?
IAGO
Marry, to—
"Those are the raisèd father and his friends.
You were best go in."
Iago doesn't wish to divulge who Othello has married....
IAGO
Faith, he tonight hath boarded a land carrack.
If it prove lawful prize, he’s made for ever. IAGO
Tonight he boarded a treasure ship. If he can keep it, he’ll be set forever.
CASSIO
I do not understand.
IAGO
He’s married.
CASSIO
To whom?
IAGO
Marry, to—
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