Relationships
Othello and Desdemona
They were still in love earlier in the act. But after Iago talks with him, he begins to hate her and become skeptical of their relationship.
Cassio does this to Desdamona and Emilia.
What is - he kisses them?
Initially acquires the handkerchief
What is - it is the first gift that Othello gives her?
What is the first thing Casio does to try to regain Othello's favor?
Hires musicians to play outside Othello's bedroom window.
The last person with the handkerchief.
Who is Bianca?
Iago and Othello
Othello has put his faith in Iago, being the only one he can trust. Yet Iago hates Othello and is using this to his advantage.
Cassio is demoted, so Iago tells him ...
What is - to talk to Desdemona to gain his position/reputation back?
At the end of Act 3 _____________ has the handkerchief.
Who is - Bianca?
What does Iago offer to do for Cassio?
Get him alone with Desdemona so they can talk about trying to get his job back.
Is very persistent in helping Cassio.
Who is Desdemona?
Cassio and Desdemona
Cassio simply wants his job back after he lost it, and thought that using Desdemona would be a good to get it back. Desdemona is happy to help.
Desdemona decides to do this
What is - do everything in her power to help Cassio get his position/reputation back?
The history of the handkerchief
What is - it was made by an Egyptian prophet for Othello's mother. While she had it her husband would be with her, but if she lost it then he would wander.
How does Othello spend the morning?
Reviewing the defences of the town and castle.
Who believes that "ignorance is bliss?"
Who is Othello?
Cassio and Bianca
Bianca is a prostitute looking for love, and thinks she can find it in Cassio. Cassio tries to be nice, but they are not in an actual relationship.
Iago raises suspicion in Othello
What is - by telling Othello lies that he heard Cassio mention Desdemona's name in his sleep & that he saw Cassio with her handkerchief?
What it starts to represent to Othello after it's lost.
What is - Desdemona's infidelity?
What does Othello see that Iago implies is suspicious?
Cassio leaves the happy Desdemona suddenly when Othello arrives.
Says that his "words are like poison."
Who is - Iago?
Iago and Cassio
The two only talk quite often. Cassio sees Iago as a friend trying to help him get his job back, but Iago is actually trying to kill Cassio in his grand plan for revenge.
A term used for jealousy
What is - "the green-eyed monster?"
The handkerchief is decorated with this item.
What is - strawberries?
What two pieces of 'evidence' does Iago offer for his suggestion that Cassio and Desdemona are having an affair?
That Cassio tried to make out with him while sleeping, thinking Iago was Desdemona. And that he saw Cassio wiping his beard with Desdemona's handkerchief.
Makes a comment on the relationship between men and women.
Who is Emilia?