Characters
He is the "Moor of Venice" and a respected general.
Who is Othello?
This misplaced item serves as the primary "proof" of infidelity.
What is the handkerchief?
"O, beware, my lord, of ______; It is the green-eyed monster."
What is jealousy?
Iago is furious because Othello gave this job promotion to Cassio.
What is Lieutenant?
This color is repeatedly used to symbolize Othello’s "otherness" and racial identity.
What is black?
This "honest" villain orchestrates the entire plot.
Who is Iago?
The play begins in this Italian city before moving to Cyprus.
What is Venice?
"I am not what I am." (Who said it?)
Who is Iago?
Othello’s primary flaw, which Iago exploits to destroy him.
What is jealousy (or insecurity)?
The handkerchief is decorated with these specific fruits.
What are strawberries?
Othello’s wife, who is accused of being unfaithful.
Who is Desdemona?
This character is the first to die on stage (by Othello's hand).
Who is Desdemona? (Note: Brabantio dies off-stage of grief; Roderigo is killed by Iago).
"Put out the light, and then put out the light." (What are the two "lights"?)
What are a candle and Desdemona’s life?
This character provides Iago with money, hoping to win Desdemona’s heart.
Who is Roderigo?
This animal imagery is frequently used by Iago to dehumanize Othello.
What are "beasts" (or "Barbary horse")?
He is the young, handsome lieutenant who "takes" Othello's place.
Who is Michael Cassio?
Iago gets Cassio in trouble by getting him to do this while on duty.
What is drinking/getting drunk?
"She loved me for the dangers I had passed, and I loved her that she did ______ them."
What is pity?
Iago falsely claims that Othello slept with this person.
Who is Emilia?
This character’s "Willow Song" foreshadows her impending death.
Who is Desdemona?
This woman is Iago's wife and Desdemona's loyal lady-in-waiting.
Who is Emilia?
Othello believes he is executing justice, but he actually kills Desdemona by this method.
What is smothering/strangulation?
"Then must you speak / Of one that loved not wisely but ______ ______."
What is "too well"?
In his final speech, Othello compares himself to a "base Indian" who threw away this precious object.
What is a pearl?
This natural disaster destroys the Turkish fleet, moving the action to Cyprus.
What is a tempest (or storm)?