Act 2 Scene 1

Question

In Act 2 Scene 1, Iago makes a comment that is actually insulting towards Emilia's personality. What does he say about her?

Asked by Alex G #428816 on 3/9/2015 8:53 PM

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 3/9/2015 8:58 PM

Answered by jill d #170087 on 3/9/2015 8:58 PM

I believe you're referring to the lines below, in which Iago portrays his wife as shrewish and disrespectful.

Sir, would she give you so much of her lips As of her tongue she oft bestows on me, You’ll have enough.

Othello