Act I Plot
Othello’s military rank that lends him the Duke’s protection from Brabantio
A general
The character who attacks Cassio
Roderigo
This character's nickname is The Moor.
Othello
"To be or not to be" is from what Shakespeare play?
Hamlet
Who is the author of Othello?
Shakespeare
The character that claims, “I am not what I am”
Iago
Something that Cassio worries about and he now lost
Reputation
Othello's right hand man
Cassio
Another name for Turks
Ottomites
Who is Desdemona most loyal to?
Othello
What comment does the Duke of Venice leave off on regarding Brabantio and Othello?
That Brabantio is fortunate to have a son-in-law more fair than black
Who is heading to Venice?
Roderigo
Encourages Desdemona to speak on behalf of disgraced Cassio
Emilia
List two key elements of a Tragic Hero.
1. A tragic flaw
2. Noble birth or high status
What does Iago suspect Othello of?
Sleeping with Emilia
At the end of Act I, which character does Iago plan to bring down as part of his schemes?
Cassio
What is Iago's purpose of always enlisting other's help in the matter of his schemes?
Give ONE example.
To ensure that he is not caught spinning the web.
Examples: Roderigo, Emilia
The governor of Cyprus
Montano
Him not being the true author of some of his plays
What is Brabantio's occupation?
Senator
Why is Brabantio initially skeptical of Roderigo's actions?
He has told him to stay away from Desdemona
Thinking about the term Catharsis, what type of cathartic moment could be leading up to the following Acts?
Many! The jealousy, rage, tension, confrontation of Iago
Iago's title
Ancient
Over Shakespeare's lifetime, he wrote how many plays?
a. 51
b. 39
c. 48
d. 37
B. 39
List the two seas on either side of Venice and Cyprus
Mediterrian
Black