Othello
How does his skin color set him apart from the rest?
He is black, was seen as a negative, exotic, mention racism.
Why does Othello kill his wife
He thinks she cheated
Why is Iago jealous of Othello
PROMOTION, and slept with his wife (allegedly)
How does Iagos actions contredict his reputation
HE LIES
When does the play take place?
Late 1500s
Early 1600s accepted
Where is Othello from
North African (Berber/Arab) or sub-Saharan African
What main characters survive
Iago, Cassio, Bianca
Why does Rodrigo do as Iago tells him to
Getting scammed, loves Desdemona
How do Emilia and Iago resemble each other?
They plant doubts in Desdemona and Othello's minds, are jealous, and act based on their own benefit
Who were the bad guys(those that drowned)?
Ottoman Turks
How does Othello say Desdemona fell in love with him?
Through his war stories
How and why does Emilia die
Iago kill her for exposing him
Why does Brabantio disapprove of Othello
Black, forign
How does Emilia contrast with Desdemona? (name 3)
Class, naïve, loving husband, mischievous, innocent
Who takes over Othello's position in the army after his death?
Cassio
How does Othello differ from Iago, 3 reasons
-Easily manipulated, honesty, race, class, wife, personality.
Who killed Brabantio?
His bad health/Desdemona's betrayal
Why does Emilia give Iago the handkerchief
Wants good marrige/jelous of Desdemona/Othello
How does day/night play a role in the action
All the action takes place at night
What is Iago's position in the army
Ancient/Ensign
200: mention word lieutenant
What was the origin of the handkerchief? What was used to dye it?
100: Egypt
250: for other specifics (must include magic)
500: dyed with mummy
What does Othellos mother give him as she is dying
A handkerchief
Why is Bianca jealous when Cassio shows her the handkerchief?
Thinks it has been given to him by another woman
What is the contrast between Cyprus and Venice
Venice, Christian, civilized, and sophisticated.
Cyprus, uncivilized, non-Christian etc.
Who is Desdemonas uncle
Ludovico