The battle of the Centaurs

1. For mere suspicion

Why has Shakespeare contrasted the rhetoric of 1.1 with the patient,
controlled, peace-maker of 1.2?
- Contrast the reality of Othello
- Prove that Iago is a liar
- Commentary of society
Why do the Venetians appear to respect the valiant Moor?
- Honorable warrior
- Venetians are going to war with the Turks- need someone to protect them
- Suggest a value based on what you can do rather than who you are
A round unvarnished tale?
- Not quite
- Buttering up the audience for what hes about to say
- Paints desdemona into a certain perspective before we even meet her
- Shows quite clearly that Brabantio knows nothing about his daughter
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