preview

Bestiary

Decent Essays

World Civ. II/Hansen
Iago’s Bestiary

Due: Friday, Dec. 2nd.

Background: In the middle ages, animal stories were immensely popular. There was a spiritual and mystical lore associated with beast in many of the stories. A bestiary is an encyclopedia or catalogue of beast. Many of the descriptions of the beast were accompanied with a moral lesson.

Directions: Review Act 1 of Othello. Look for animals, birds, insects, and creatures that Iago mentions. List at least ten of them in the chart below and note the significant of the symbolism. This work is to be done individually. Do not share work with classmates. Do not use outside sources to assist in this assignment. Use your own wonderful brain and be thorough in your …show more content…

He is also giving the image of an animal taking a nobles daughter to marry. | 7 1.3.444-445 | “And will as tenderly be led by th’ nose as asses are” | An ass is a donkey. Donkeys are used to do work and are usually seen as dumb animals. Iago is saying that not only is Othello unintelligent and stupid, but he will be easily tricked and be misled through lies and deception. He is arguing that Othello is not fit to hold such a high position because he is too gullible and unintelligent. | 8 1.1.130 | “making the beast with two backs” | . | 9 1.1.50 | | | 10 | |

Get Access