Literary Devices
"Jealousy! It is the green-eyed monster..."
What is - personification?
Cassio does this to Desdamona and Emilia.
What is - he kisses them?
Initially acquires the handkerchief
What is - it is the first gift that Othello gives her?
If only Desdemona had not dropped her handkerchief, then ...
What is - Emilia would not have given it to Iago?
The last person with the handkerchief.
Who is Bianca?
Contrasting characters
What is - foil?
Cassio is demoted, so Iago tells him ...
What is - to talk to Desdemona to gain his position/reputation back?
At the end of Act 3 _____________ has the handkerchief.
Who is - Bianca?
If only Desdemona had not been so persistent about Cassio, then...
What is - Othello would not have believed Iago's lies?
Is very persistent in helping Cassio.
Who is Desdemona?
Othello
What is - a tragic hero?
Desdemona decides to do this
What is - do everything in her power to help Cassio get his position/reputation back?
The history of the handkerchief
What is - it was made by an Egyptian prophet for Othello's mother. While she had it her husband would be with her, but if she lost it then he would wander.
If only Othello had not brought his wife to Cyprus, then...
What is - Iago would not have been able to use Desdemona in his plan for revenge?
Who believes that "ignorance is bliss?"
Who is Othello?
A short comment made to the audience by a character
What is - aside?
Iago raises suspicion in Othello
What is - by telling Othello lies that he heard Cassio mention Desdemona's name in his sleep & that he saw Cassio with her handkerchief?
What it starts to represent to Othello after it's lost.
What is - Desdemona's infidelity?
If only Desdemona had not dropped her handkerchief, then...
What is - Emilia would not have picked it up?
Says that his "words are like poison."
Who is - Iago?
Othello keeps calling Iago honest, but we know he is not.
What is - dramatic irony?
A term used for jealousy
What is - "the green-eyed monster?"
The handkerchief is decorated with this item.
What is - strawberries?
If only Emilia had not shown the handkerchief to Iago, then...
What is - Iago would not have any "proof" to show Othello?
Makes a comment on the relationship between men and women.
Who is Emilia?