In one way this is good for him. ... If he knows she is capable of manipulation, Othello will believe that he is the more deceived. ... One of the main factors in Othello is Roderigo, Iagos half witted right hand man. ... I have charged thee not to haunt about my doors. In honest plainness thou hast heard me say My daughter is not for thee..(1.1, ln 106-109) Brabantios words indicate that he has a not so pleasant past with Roderigo. ...

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SCENE SUMMARIES AND NOTES Act I, Scene 1 The play opens late at night on a street in Venice. ... Coming downstairs, Brabantio is a mess, not thinking clearly and speaking in half-sentences. ... He does not want Othello to know anything about the part he played in inciting Brabantio; to make his plans work, Iago must stay in the good graces of Othello and appear to be a loyal ensign. ... Iago says he was so upset at the words that he wanted to stab Roderigo; only his conscience prevented him from doing so. ... He then tells "good Iago" to go and unload his things; ironical...

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