182k views
2 votes
Why does Iago say that Othello should watch his wife?

1) Because all women are alike
2) Because Emilia has seen too much of Cassio
3) Because he knows the customs of Venetians.
4) None of the above

1 Answer

4 votes

Final answer:

Iago falsely insinuates that Desdemona is unfaithful with Cassio to manipulate Othello, which isn't one of the options provided; therefore, the correct answer is (4) None of the above.

Step-by-step explanation:

Iago suggests that Othello should watch his wife, Desdemona, because he is insinuating that she is being unfaithful with Cassio. This is none of the choices listed, so the correct answer is (4) None of the above. Iago's deception is part of his villainous plan to manipulate

Othello and provoke his jealousy. By planting suspicions in Othello's mind, Iago seeks to destroy the trust between the couple. This action catalyzes the tragic sequence of events that unfold in Shakespeare's play Othello. the correct answer is (4)

User Icaksama
by
7.8k points