Who's Who
Young, rich, foolish and in love with Desdemona
Who is Roderigo?
They wanted to stir up the wrath of Desdemona’s father against Othello
What is "why Iago and Roderigo go to Brabantio’s home"?
He was passed over for promotion (in favour of Cassio)
What is, "The grievance Iago has against Othello"?
"Look to her, Moor, if thou hast eyes to see.
She has deceived her father, and may thee"
What is the warning Brabrantio gives Othello?
Othello's ensign, who says: "I follow him to serve my turn upon him."
Who is Iago?
Gathers a group of armed men and sets off to find Othello
What is, "What Brabantio does when he discovers that his daughter has gone"?
By telling him that "your daughter and the Moor are now making the beast with two backs."
What is, "How Iago stirred up Brabantio’s anger against Othello"?
"An old black ram", "thick-lips", “Have your daughter covered with a Barbary horse; you’ll have your nephews neigh to you[...]", "the devil", "a lascivious Moor", “an extravagant and wheeling stranger / Of here and everywhere.”
What evidence of racism and xenophobia (and dehumanization) is in Act 1, Scene 1?
Desdemona's father
Who is Brabantio?
He wanted to send him to Cyprus to fight against the Turks
What is, "Why the Duke sent for Othello"?
He was chosen as Othello's Lieutenant, in spite of the fact that he has no practical knowledge of battle
What is, "Why Iago hates Cassio"?
"I saw Othello's visage in his mind,
And to his honors and his valiant parts
Did I my soul and fortunes consecrate ..."
What is, "Why Desdemona loves Othello" in Act 1, Scene 3?
Who Iago refers to as "The Moor"
Who is Othello?
Using witchcraft and potions to manipulate Desdemona into marriage
What is, "What Brabantio accuses Othello of"?
He has been paying to help him get Desdemona, but has seen no results and suddenly finds out that Desdemona is married to Othello
Why was Roderigo angry with Iago in Act 1, Scene 1?
Describes his courtship of Desdemona in a dignified and persuasive speech "She loved me for the dangers I had passed, And I loved her that she did pity them. This only is the witchcraft I have used." And asks the Duke to send for Desdemona so that she may speak.
How does Othello counter the charge against him in Act 1, Scene 3?
An affectionate man who works for Othello and has a bit of an alcohol problem
Who is Cassio?
To defend the island from the Turks
Why are Othello and his troops sailing for Cyprus?
He thinks Othello would win his daughter under the same circumstances, and tells Barbantio to make his best of the situation.
What is, "How the Duke feels about Othello's marriage to Desdemona"?
"How? how? - Let's see.
After some time, to abuse Othello's [ear]
That he is too familiar with his wife." (Speaker & plan!)
What is, "Iago's plan to convince Othello that Desdemona is cheating on O with Cassio"?