How does Brabantio feel about Othello?

Desdemona’s father, Brabantio, is a rich and important Venetian politician. He likes Othello and invites him to visit his house a lot—but he never expected Othello to “steal” his daughter. Furthermore, he never believed his darling little girl would marry Othello unless she was drugged or under some kind of spell.

What is the relationship between Brabantio and Othello?

Brabantio is older and Othello does not feel threatened by him. Brabantio is respected by the Senate and by his daughter, even though she chooses to stay loyal to her new husband. Brabantio was so upset that his daughter married Othello that Gratiano suggests he died of a broken heart.

What does Brabantio want to happen to Othello?

Brabantio’s party arrives; Brabantio threatens Othello with violence and accuses him of using sorcery to seduce Desdemona, his reasoning being that she would never marry Othello voluntarily. Brabantio calls for Othello’s arrest and imprisonment but cedes precedence to the Duke’s summons to the emergency meeting.

How does Brabantio react to Othello when he sees him?

How does Brabantio react to the news of Desdemona marrying Othello? He freaks out, calls up his servants to hunt down Othello, and demands that Othello be put to death. Then, he disowns Desdemona.

How does Brabantio feel about Othello Act 1?

Brabantio is a rich and very important Venetian politician. He is also the father of Desdemona. He likes Othello but never really expected for Othello to run away to marry Desdemona.

What does Brabantio call Othello?

When the Duke asks him who is the culprit, Brabantio answers, “Here is the man, this Moor” (1.3. 71).

When Brabantio come to know the news of his daughter’s marriage with Othello?

So imagine his utter shock when he finds out that his daughter Desdemona has eloped with Othello and married him. Brabantio can’t quite believe his own ears. He’s so shocked that he actually thinks that Desdemona must somehow have been drugged or put under an evil magic spell.

What warning does Brabantio give to Othello?

Brabantio warns Othello, “She has deceived her father, and may thee” (289), but Othello is certain of Desdemona’s faithfulness.

Why is Brabantio so against having Othello as a son in law?

Brabantio does not want Othello as a son-in law because Othello is black. During that time, the Moors were seen as inferior people, and it was a…

What does Brabantio think will happen once he presents his case against Othello at the Duke’s house?

What does Brabantio think will happen once he presents his case against Othello at the Duke’s house? Brabantio thinks the Senate will agree with him.

Who tells Brabantio about Othello and Desdemona marriage?

Provoked by Iago, a jealous Roderigo tells Brabantio of Othello’s secret affair and marriage to his daughter Desdemona. Othello is brought before the Duke, where he explains how he wooed Desdemona, and she is brought to the chamber to confirm her willingness to marry him.

How according to Brabantio did Othello win his daughter?

How did Othello win Desdemona’s love? By gaining her sympathy by telling his war stories to her father. After Brabantio’s charges are proven false, what is Desdemona’s request to the Duke?

What does Brabantio find that convinces him?

What does Brabantio find that convinces him his daughter really has escaped to get married? How does Othello act while Brabantio is accusing him of such horrible things at the Inn? He loves her. Where are the Turks heading at the beginning of the play?

What does the Duke say to try and make Brabantio feel better?

What does the Duke say to try and make Brabantio feel better? “Farewell! Othello’s reputation is gone!”

What does the Duke do after hearing both Brabantio and Othello’s sides of the story?

After listening to both sides of the story, what was the Duke’s reply? He says he thinks Othello would win his daughter under the same circumstances, and tells Brabantio to make the best of the situation.

How does Brabantio view Desdemona?

From the beginning of the play Brabantio believes Desdemona is his property and she is only allowed to marry men that he chooses. Because Othello is a moor and not a Venetian Brabantio does not accept him.

How does Brabantio find out about his daughter’s elopement?

How does Brabantio find out about his daughter’s elopement? Roderigo and iago yell at his window in night saying his daughter had ran off with Othello and got eloped.

Is Brabantio a loving father to Desdemona?

His paternal love of Desdemona has been wise. He rejected the unworthy Roderigo, as we see when he sternly reminds the failed suitor that Desdemona ‘is not for thee’ (I. 1.97). Brabantio has also allowed Desdemona to reject suitors herself.

How does Brabantio explain Desdemona’s relationship with Othello?

How does Brabantio explain Desdemona’s affections for Othello? His white daughter would never love him naturally, so he must have used black magic/witchcraft on her. 6. What is the military issue that the Duke of Venice and his senators discuss?

Does Brabantio disown Desdemona?

Brabantio, heartbroken when Desdemona places her husband above him disowns her, ending their relationship. Othello’s driven toward closure, so much so he can’t wait a few hours to let Desdemona defend herself. He must “put out the light,” ending his torture immediately.

What kind of character is Brabantio?

He is a genteel racist: he has been very friendly to Othello and often invited him to his house to honor him and for the sake of hearing the tales of his life, but when his daughter runs away with the Moor, however, he is appalled, and convinced that witchcraft is the only explanation.

Why is Brabantio upset about Desdemona’s marriage to Othello?

Why is Brabantio so upset that his daughter has married someone so well regarded? Brabantio’s dismay of learning about his daughter’s marriage maybe due to the fact that he sees Desdemona as property and he never thought Othello would’ve taken interest in her.