Symbolism
This action Othello performs represents the end of Desdemona's life.
Blowing out the candle just before he kills her.
"A horned man's a monster and a beast.." refers to what central theme in the play? (act 4, scene 1, page 4)
Jealousy, as Othello loses his compassion and becomes an animal blinded by jealousy.
What character does Iago refer to? "___ is a proper man." (act 1, scene 3, page 15)
Cassio
Which Roman god does this statement allude to? "No, when light-winged toys Of feathered Cupid seel with wanton dullness." (act 1, scene 3, page 11)
Cupid
Othello says ____ is most honest. (act 2, scene 3)
Iago
This colour symbolizes the feelings of jealousy in the play. "The ____-eyed monster which doth mock..." (act 3, scene 3, page 8)
Green
What does the "food" in this sentence refer to? "The food that to him now is as luscious as locusts (a delicacy) shall be to him shortly as bitter as coloquintida (bitter plant used as a laxative)." (act 1, scene 3, page 14)
Desdemona
This character's visual minority causes him to be constantly separated from the other characters.
Othello
What belief system does Shakespeare allude to often?
Roman mythology
This is the only character who is in on the plot to destroy Othello's life.
Iago
This object symbolizes Othello's and Desdemona's relationship throughout the play.
The handkerchief
'Womb of time' refers to what in this sentence? "There are many events in the womb of time which will be delivered." (act 1, scene 3, page 14)
The future
This character dislikes Othello for seducing his daughter.
Brabantio
Shakespeare frequently alludes to this famous piece of religious text.
The Bible
Brabantio warns Othello to be careful of Desdemona as she has already betrayed her father, she may betray her husband too. How is this an example of dramatic irony?
Because Othello ends up believing that Desdemona did betray him and committed adultery.
What does the song that Desdemona sings (act 4, scene 3 page 3) represent?
The poor soul sat sighing by a sycamore tree, Sing all a green willow. Her hand on her bosom, her head on her knee, Sing willow, willow, willow. The fresh streams ran by her, and murmured her moans, Sing willow, willow, willow. Her salt tears fell from her, and softened the stones, Sing willow, willow, willow—Lay by these—Willow, willow—Prithee, hie thee, he’ll come anon—Sing all a green willow must be my garland. Let nobody blame him, his scorn I approve—
Adultery
What is the true meaning of this statement, "Oh, that men should put an enemy in their mouths to steal away their brains! That we should, with joy, pleasance revel and applause, transform ourselves into beasts. (Two possible answers) (act 2, scene 3, page 12)
It refers to them getting very drunk and making impulsive decisions.
This character is in love with Desdemona and goes to great lengths to be with her.
Roderigo
What is "diablo" an allusion of in this sentence? "Diablo, ho!" (act 2, scene 3, page 8)
The devil as diablo means devil in Spanish.
Why is this statement coming from Iago, ironic? "Oh, beware, my lord, of jealousy!" (act 3, scene 3, page 8)
Iago is actually extremely jealous of Othello because he thinks that Othello slept with his wife.
What does the contrast between Cyprus and Venice symbolize?
Cyprus is wild, while Venice is civilized, therefore what happened in Cyprus would never happen in Venice.
What does this statement made by Othello at the end of the play mean? "Yet I’ll not shed her blood, Nor scar that whiter skin of hers than snow And smooth as monumental alabaster." (act 5, scene 2)
Othello compares the whiteness of Desdemona's skin to alabaster and therefore questioning his motive to kill her and stain her with blood.
This character stands up to her husband.
Emilia
What does the Roman two-faced god, Janus represent in Othello?
Mainly, how Iago has two faces and is deceitful. One hates Othello and wants to destroy him, the other is his helpful servant.
After arriving from his ship Othello says to Desdemona that he hopes that their happiness is never ruined. "'Twere now to be most happy, for I fear My soul hath her content so absolute That not another comfort like to this, Succeeds in unknown fate." How is this an example of dramatic irony? (act 2, scene 1, page 9)
Because it does come true. Iago ruins their happy marriage and prompts Othello to kill Desdemona.