Othello Characters
The plays protagonist and hero. Desdemona's Husband. Iago's boss
Who is Othello?
Iago's complaint at the beginning of the play.
What is being passed over for a promotion?
Why did Iago want Roderigo to fight and argue with Cassio?
So Cassio can be relieved of his duty. This would allow Roderigo a better chance at Desdemona.
Why didn't Iago tell Othello immediately that Cassio and Desdemona were having an affair?
This lended Iago credibility and a more firm friendship with Othello.
What is the rhyme scheme of a sonnet?
ABAB CDCD EFEF GG
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
The daughter of the Venetian senator Brabantio.
Who is Desdemona?
Iago and Roderigo awaken him in haste to tell him his daughter has been married.
Who is Brabantio?
What was the purpose of Iago's plan?
Iago will ruin Othello's relationship with Desdemona as a means of revenge for Othello's promoting Cassio.
What was Iago's reply when Othello demanded proof of his wife's infidelity?
He says he will produce the scarf
A couplet
Othello's ensign (a senior position also known as "ancient" or "standard bearer"). The villain of the play.
Who is Iago?
Iago didn't want to be seen leaving Brabantio's house.
Because it woulda arouse suspicion that he "tattled" on Othello
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
Why did Iago want Cassio to drink more wine?
He wanted Cassio to be argumentative when Roderigo would approach him later.
What did Othello command at the end of Act 4 scene III?
Iago was to have Cassio killed within 3 days. Othello would kill Desdemona himself, and promoted Iago to lieutenant.
A sonnet has groups of these four lines called:
Quatrains
Othello's lieutenant, or second-in-command. Highly educated, but young and inexperienced. Is in love with Desdemona.
Who is Cassio?
This person was saying that he thinks Othello would win his daughter as well and Brabantio will have to deal with it.
Who is the Duke replying to Brabantio's complaints?
Why did Othello strip Cassio of his rank?
Othello thought Cassio was irresponsible due to his fight with Roderigo.
What was Emilia's relationship with Iago? Desdemon?
Iago's wife. Desdemona's servant.
Most sonnets tend to deal with:
Love and Beauty
A jealous suitor for Desdemona.
Who is Roderigo?
This person complained of being love-sick and depressed, seeing no hope for winning Desdemona.
Roderigo
Who get "stabbed" by Michael Cassio, but not actually?
Montano
Who had the handkerchief by the end of ACT III? Why?
Cassio gave it to Bianca, his prostitute friend, for her to take out the design.
Produce a resolution.