Facts
Who physically Killed Desdemona?
Who is Othello
What is the relationship between Desdemona and Barabantio?
what is Father/daughter
Who did Iago accuse of Desdemona having an affair with?
Who is Cassio
What is the theme you took away from the novel?
You never know when people close to you will betray you
When you don’t give something time you make irrational decisions
How many days does the dramatic action take place in?
What is 3
What is the setting of the play?
What is Venice
what is Bianca's job?
what is a prostitute
What biblical setting did we relate this play to in class?
What is The Garden of Eden
Why do you think Shakespeare had the play over such a short period of time? Did he do this on purpose?
Yes, it was to show how fast and irrational Othello's thoughts led to actions. If he would have waited, he would’ve made a better decision.
Was there ever a time when racism is displayed?
When Iago was talking about him to Brabantio saying he would have animals for grandchildren
What nickname is Iago consistently referred to?
who is Honest Iago
what physical characteristics make Othello doubt himself?
what is old, black, and bad at speaking
Who is the more jealous person, Othello or Iago?
who is Othello-because he killed his wife because he thought that she was having an affair with Cassio
who is Iago-because he went out of his way to manipulate Othello to kill his wife just because he didn't receive a promotion?
Who do you sympathize with more, Desdemona or Othello?
who is Desdemona because she was accused of doing something she didn’t and ended up losing her life as a result.
What does Desdemona promise to Cassio?
what is To get his job as lieutenant back
Why does Iago want to destroy Othello?
what is Cassio's Promotion
who does Desdemona blame for her own death?
who is herself
explained-she did this to protect Othello's reputation?
Was Desdemona and Othello’s marriage doomed from the start regardless of Iago’s involvement?
It was controversial from the start because of racism and other factors
In the end, do you believe Iago has been successful and why?
Iago's ultimate goal is to get revenge for Othello's choice of lieutenant and to pay Othello back for sleeping with his wife. Iago is committed to destroying Desdemona. He realizes this is the most effective way to get back at Othello. In this way Iago is successful.
In what way is Othello’s race relevant to the play?
Before we meet Othello as the audience we see the quote “the old black man is tupping your white ewe” and then this allows Iago to plant his trap and make Othello look like he is untrustworthy.
What is Cassio's profession that makes Iago think he is unqualified to be a lieutenant?
what is a mapmaker
Describe the relationship between Othello and Iago?
Othello truly trusts Iago and he believes that he is a close and loyal friend. On the other hand Iago says that he is a friend but he is truly trying to ruin Othello's life. Their relationship is too complicated to be an honest friendship because of Iago's corrupt mind.
Why did Iago want Roderigo to anger Cassio?
What is Iago using Roderigo in his manipulative plan so it doesn’t look like Iago is trying to throw Cassio under the bus.
What is the importance of the handkerchief to Othello? What does it symbolize?
It was the first gift given to Desdemona by Othello, she keeps it as a symbol of Othello’s love. It also becomes a symbol of Desdemona’s faithfulness and when someone else had it, her faithfulness was questioned.
How did Othello die?
Suicide