Characters
What does Iago want in this scene?
Iago is executing his plan and working on the downfall of Othello. He is trying to make Othello jealous.
Are there any physical conflicts in this scene? If so, explain.
No
What does Othello mean when he says "O, it comes o'er my memory as doth the raven o'er the infectious house" (lines 24-25)?
Essentially, Othello is despairing over Cassio's possession of his handkerchief. He is comparing it to the symbol of a raven flying over a diseased house, condemning the sick to death.
How is the theme of jealousy explored in this scene?
Iago's whole plan is based on making Othello jealous of Cassio. We see what this jealousy does to Othello in this scene.
What color was Dre's shirt on 11/1/21?
black
What does Othello want in this scene?
Othello just wants to be sure that Desdemona is faithful. Iago abuses this and leads him on, causing Othello to become jealous
What is Iago's conflict in this scene?
(open to interpretation)
Explain the significance of the passage from lines 45-54.
Othello is being overwhelmed by the notion that Desdemona is cheating on him with Cassio. It drives him crazy and sends him into a trance.
What does the handkerchief symbolize?
What does "it is hypocrisy against the devil" mean (line 9)?
It means that the idea of Desdemona and Cassio being naked in bed together without doing anything would be opposed to the devil and is therefore unlikely.
How does Othello's character change in this scene?
Othello is pushed over the edge of his jealousy and becomes consumed by it.
Explain the conflict between Othello's rationality and jealousy in this scene.
In this scene, these two things are conflicting inside Othello. Othello has been given no real proof other than whispers that Desdemona is cheating on him, and if he was rational he would realize this, but nevertheless, he falls victim to the irrationality of jealousy.
Select 1 or 2 lines between lines 16-54 that demonstrate Iago's manipulation of Othello.
(open to interpretation)
How is the theme of loyalty explored in this scene?
In this scene, loyalty is shown to be something delicate. Especially with Desdemona; Othello loves her to the extent that he sees suspicious things where there are none (with the help of Iago).
What is a knave?
a dishonest or unscrupulous man