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How does Roderigo justify trying to stab Cassio?
He says that it's only one man and that if he wants Desdemona, he will need to get rid of Cassio.
100
How does Othello justify his desire to kill Desdemona?
He has to stop her from ruining anymore lives, just as he believes she has done to him.
100
True or false: Roderigo mortally stabs Cassio
False- he doesn't even scratch him
100
Why does Iago kill Roderigo? Why couldn't he let him live?
If Roderigo lived, he could tell everyone who's idea the plan was and how Iago had played a role.
100
Where is Cassio stabbed? By who?
Iago stabs him in the leg.
200
Why does Othello say that Iago has taught him how to act, in the beginning of Act 5? Why is this ironic?
Iago was willing to murder to help a friend and Othello feels this is a worthy action. This is ironic because none of this would be happening if it weren't for Iago's lies.
200
Why does Othello want Desdemona to pray, and repeatedly asks her to repent of any sins?
He may be angry with her, but doesn't want to condemn her soul to hell.
200
Who kills Roderigo?
Iago
200
Why did Othello confess to the murder when Desdemona never said it was him?
He is truly an honest man and he's facing the consequences for his actions. He doesn't lie.
200
What are Desdemona's last words? (Doesn't need to be in Shakespeare's language…)
I did this to myself. Give my love to my husband. Goodbye.
300
Why is Othello torn about killing Desdemona?
He really does/did love her and her sweetness makes him hesitate in his decision.
300
Who finds out about Desdemona's death first?
Emilia finds out when Desdemona cries out.
300
Who kills Desdemona? How?
Othello strangles her.
300
What does Othello want everyone to remember when they tell this story? Why is this significant?
He doesn't want them to play things down or exaggerate them. He didn't do this out of hate, but out of honor and he wants people to remember him as a good, but foolish man.
300
What does Iago do when Emilia starts to tell about his role in the situation?
He draws his sword on her and tells her repeatedly to shut up and go home
400
Who is the first character to figure out Iago's role in the whole mess?
Emilia (When Othello mentions that it was her husband, she puts it all together.)
400
What was found on Roderigo that further gives information about Iago's role in the scheme?
They find letters between him and Iago about killing Cassio
400
What caused Brabantio's death?
Desdemona's marriage to Othello broke his heart and he died.
400
What is significant about Iago's refusal to speak?
He used his words to fool others, but now that he has been found out, his words won't help him so he remains silent.
400
Who stabs Iago? What happens to him?
Othello stabs him, but it doesn't kill him.
500
Who is Gratiano related to? How?
He is Brabantio's brother, so Desdemona's uncle
500
What happens to Othello in the end?
He stabs himself and kisses Desdemona as he's dying.
500
How does Emilia die?
Iago stabs her for telling everyone what he did
500
Compare Emilia to Desdemona
She is much more realistic than the idealized Desdemona and is willing to speak out and be defiant when all Desdemona did was accept and surrender.
500
What are Iago's last words? Does he keep this promise?
"I won't say another word" and yes, for the remainder of the play, he doesn't say anything else.
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