Othello

act 1 - scene 2

what is othellos estimation of himself seen in lines 17 - 24, and, lines 30 - 32

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Othello says that his services to the state outweigh any complaint Brabantio might have. Othello adds that he too, like Desdemona, comes from noble blood.

Let him do his spite. My services which I have done the signiory Shall out-tongue his complaints. 'Tis yet to know— Which, when I know that boasting is an honor, I shall promulgate. I fetch my life and being From men of royal siege, and my demerits May speak unbonneted to as proud a fortune

what is his estimation though? that the services he gave outweights anything brabantio would say against him?

Othello wins battles for the state. They need him. This trumps complaint Brabantio might have over his daughter.

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