Act 1
In which city and country does the play begin?
Venice, Italy
Why does Iago hate Othello?
Because he passed him up for a promotion. Also, because he may have slept with his wife.
Which three characters have a lengthy discussion about women's qualities?
Iago, Emilia, and Desdemona
Easy! Who wrote the play?
William Shakespeare
Who says, "I am not what I am"(I.I.67)?
What does it mean?
Iago - it means that he is not what he presents himself to be to others.
Who is the protagonist of the play? What does that mean?
Othello - the main character
Who gets married at night in the beginning of the play?
Othello and Desdemona
Who is Emilia?
Iago's wife
What is Emilia's role?
She is Desdemona's attendant/assistant.
What does Cassio mean when he says, "Oh let the heavens give him defense against the elements..." (II.I.46-47)
"I hope [Othello] is protected on the journey on this stormy sea."
What is Othello referred to as throughout the beginning of the play?
"The Moor" and various animals
Who is Roderigo?
He is also in love with Desdemona.
What is Iago's plan?
To make Othello jealous of an imagined affair between Desdemona and Cassio.
What advice does Iago give at the end of Act 2 that Cassio follows at the beginning of Act 3?
He tells him to appeal to Desdemona for his job as lieutenant back.
What are some major topics that have come up so far?
Get at least 2
Honesty, appearances vs. reality, jealousy, reputation
Who is the play's antagonist? What does that mean?
Iago - a person who is hostile or actively opposes the main character
What country do Othello and the Venetian military get sent to?
Cyprus
What does Iago do to make Cassio look bad and lose favor with Othello?
Iago gets Cassio drunk and starts a fight between Cassio and Roderigo.
Montano gets hurt in the fight.
Who is Cassio speaking to at the beginning of Act 3?
Musicians and a Clown
How does Brabantio (Desdemona's father) think that she fell in love with Othello?
He thinks that Othello bewitched her/used witchcraft.
Who gets the promotion that Iago wanted?
Michael Cassio
Which people/country are the Venetians fighting against?
The Turks
Othello's herald (announcer) announces that the Turks have lost and Othello is throwing a feast to celebrate the victory and his marriage to Desdemona.
What is Iago referring to when he uses the term the "Green-eyed monster"?
Jealousy
Why is Othello viewed as an "Other"?
Because he has darker skin and is not from Venice.