Characters
Who is manipulated by Iago into fighting Cassio?
Roderigo
Why is Iago angry at Othello at the beginning of the play?
Because Othello gave a promotion to Cassio instead of him.
What natural event destroys the Turkish fleet and ends the war?
A storm at sea.
Why does Desdemona talk to Othello about Cassio?
She wants to help Cassio get his job back.
What emotion causes Iago to hate Cassio and Othello?
Jealousy.
What does Desdemona’s loyalty to Othello say about her character?
She loves him.
What do Iago and Roderigo yell to Brabantio about Desdemona?
That Desdemona has run away and married Othello, using racist and shocking language.
How does Iago begin to poison Roderigo’s mind about Desdemona and Cassio?
He tells Roderigo that Desdemona is falling in love with Cassio and convinces him to fight Cassio.
What small object becomes a symbol of jealousy for Othello?
Desdemona’s handkerchief.
What does Barbantio say to Othello about his daughter?
"If she deceived her father, she may deceive you too."
Who says, "Jealousy is a green-eyed monster" or " Beware jealousy" and who does he say it to?
Iago to Othello
How does Brabantio react after hearing Desdemona married Othello?
He becomes furious/angry/mad, assumes magic was used, and decides to confront Othello.
What happens when Cassio drinks too much at the party?
He gets drunk, fights Roderigo, and injures Montano.
How does Iago use the conversation between Cassio and Desdemona to trick Othello?
He makes it look like they are secretly in love.
What theme is shown when Iago manipulates the truth to make Othello suspicious?
Betrayal and manipulation
How does Iago present himself to others, even while lying and plotting?
As “honest Iago” — someone trustworthy.
How does Othello show calmness and control when Brabantio accuses him?
He agrees to go peacefully to speak with the Duke and explain everything.
What does Othello do to Cassio after the fight?
He fires Cassio from his job as lieutenant.
What does Othello begin to believe after Iago lies about Cassio's dream?
That Cassio is in love with Desdemona and they are having an affair.
What role does trust play in Othello’s downfall?
Othello trusts Iago more than his own wife, leading to his downfall.
Describe Othello's transformation caused by jealousy. What is lost?
He loses his trust, his peace of mind, and starts to become violent and suspicious.
What do we learn about Iago’s plan at the end of Act 1? What emotion is driving him?
Iago plans to destroy Othello using lies and tricks. Jealousy/hate drives his actions.
Why does Iago tell Cassio to speak to Desdemona? What is his true plan?
to speak to Desdemona? What is his true plan?He says it will help Cassio get his job back, but really he wants Othello to see them together and become jealous.
How has Othello changed from the beginning of the play to the end of Act 3?
He goes from calm and noble to angry and full of jealousy, ready for revenge.
How is love used by Iago to fuel revenge and betrayal in the first 3 acts?
Iago twists love (Othello & Desdemona’s, Desdemona’s kindness to Cassio) into "proof" of betrayal to destroy others.