Othello 1
The lack of clear reason for Iago’s destructive hatred is part of what makes him such a chilling and effective villain, since in part he seems to take pleasure in destruction for destruction’s sake.
Iago resents Cassio for being promoted by Othello to the rank of lieutenant, a position Iago wanted for himself. Adding insult to injury is the fact that Iago believes Cassio isn’t qualified for the job. Iago feels that he proved his battle skills at Rhodes and Cyprus, and yet he has been passed over for Cassio, a man of “[m]ere prattle without practice.”
What is Ms. Borgwardt's favorite animal for a pet?
Golden Retrievers
When the jury convicts Tom Robinson of rape despite the absence of physical evidence and despite Atticus’s compelling defense, the jury is guilty of the same unnecessary cruelty. The jury specifically, and the town of Maycomb generally, destroy a good person who has never done harm simply because of the color of his skin.
As Jem and Scout walk home that night, two figures emerge from the shadows, each with their own intentions. First, Bob Ewell violently attacks Jem and Scout, but then Boo Radley appears and saves the children. This climactic night unites the novel’s two major plot lines: the mystery of Boo Radley and the second tragic outcome of the trial—another senseless death.
Emilia gives Desdemona’s handkerchief to Iago, explaining that after Desdemona dropped it, she “being here, took’t up” (3.3.). Because Emilia steals the handkerchief, Desdemona is unable to produce it when Othello asks her to show it to him, leading him to become even more convinced that she is guilty of adultery.
Othello goes to Cyprus per orders of the Duke of Venice. The Turks are sailing to attack Cyprus and, as Othello is known to be a superior commander, the Duke sends him to Cyprus to take command of the soldiers there and protect the island.
What are the names of Ms. Borgwardt's two golden retrievers?
Lucy and Daisy
At the end of the novel Bob Ewell, who has suffered as a result of Atticus’s defense of Tom Robinson, attacks Jem and Scout on their way home from the Halloween pageant. Jem breaks his arm in the struggle. The story of a broken arm serves as a narrative device, bookending the entire novel with Scout’s telling of the story.
Atticus accepts the case out of personal integrity and a firm belief that the racist ways of the deep South will slowly but surely change over time. He sees this trial as an opportunity to help make that historic shift of attitude, even if it is just a small step. When he takes the case, Atticus assumes that they will lose the trial, but he believes they have an excellent chance in the appeal process.
Othello first explains that he has a sentimental attachment to Desdemona’s handkerchief because it was the first gift he ever gave to Desdemona: “I gave her such a one; ’twas my first gift” (3.3). He later elaborates on the family history of the handkerchief, telling Desdemona that it was a gift from his mother, who had used it as a charm to maintain his father’s love.
Iago purposefully gets Cassio drunk in the hopes that he can get Cassio to do something offensive. Once Cassio is drunk, Iago takes two more steps that lead to Cassio’s downfall: First, he tells Montano that Cassio drinks heavily every night, and then, as prearranged with Roderigo, he has Roderigo pick a fight with Cassio. When Othello is disturbed, he demotes Cassio.
What is the school mascot?
It is a knight.
The jury’s decision to convict Tom Robinson for a crime he clearly did not commit plagues Jem (and many readers) as an intolerable miscarriage of justice. The most obvious reason justice isn’t served is because the jury’s overwhelming racism prevents Tom from getting a fair trial. Another reason the jury finds Tom guilty is because both Mayella Ewell and her father, Bob, both perjured themselves on the stand.
Mayella Ewell lies on the witness stand because she is afraid of her father, Bob Ewell, and because she is humiliated by her own attraction to Tom Robinson. She tells the jury that Tom beat and raped her when, in fact, it was her father who beat her when he saw her hugging and kissing an African American.
After Cassio falls from Othello’s favor, Iago exploits Desdemona’s eagerness to bring the two men back together. Iago plants the idea to Othello that something inappropriate may be happening between Cassio and Desdemona. As a result, when Desdemona does intercede on Cassio’s behalf, Othello becomes very jealous and suspicious.
When Emilia finds out that Othello killed Desdemona she informs him that Desdemona didn’t give the handkerchief to Cassio, but that Iago ordered her to steal it, and that Desdemona was faithful to Othello until the very end. While Emilia reveals the truth, Iago repeatedly orders her to remain silent, but she refuses. In an act of guilt and rage, Iago then stabs and murders Emilia.
What are the school colors?
They are blue and silver.
Calpurnia is a surrogate mother to Jem and Scout who teaches them about good manners, hard work, and honesty. She takes care of the family’s needs, and Atticus trusts her unequivocally. She is also the narrator’s window into Maycomb’s African American community.
Although Atticus is an “old” father according to Scout, he dearly loves his children, Scout and Jem, and offers them a role model of integrity, wisdom, trust, and honesty. He lets them be children by giving them their freedom, but he also insists that they work hard and take care of each other. Atticus provides a good home and a strong caretaker in Calpurnia.
Iago tricks Cassio into speaking about Bianca, a woman he is having an affair with, while leading Othello to believe Cassio is describing Desdemona. As a result, Cassio’s comments, such as “She is persuaded I will marry her / Out of her own love and flattery, not out of my promise” (4.1.) sound to Othello like Cassio is admitting to sleeping with Desdemona.
Upon realizing that he murdered an innocent Desdemona, Othello admits he killed the most precious thing in his life. He asks his men to remember him as one "who loved too well." He then uses a weapon he had previously hidden in his bedroom to stab himself.
What is the name of the school mascot?
His name is Sir Glen.
The citizens of Maycomb react to Tom’s death in many different ways. The African American community feels angry and upset, but they cannot show it in public. Many racist white people feel that justice was done because a Black man is always guilty, no matter what.
When the trial is imminent, Aunt Alexandra shows up at the Finch home and announces that she’s there to stay for the benefit of Jem and Scout. She and Atticus agree that Jem and Scout may need round-the-clock supervision during the public spectacle, and she believes that the children need more exposure to the propriety and traditions of their upstanding family.