Show:
Scene I
Scene 2, Scene 3
Scene 3
Vocabulary
Vocabulary
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Who is Montano?
The governor of Cypress before Othello.
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What does the Herald proclaim in Scene 2?
He proclaims that there will be a celebration of the war that was adverted, as well as a celebration of Othello's marriage to Desdemona from 5 pm to 11pm.
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What lie does Iago tell Montano about Cassio?
That Cassio is an alcoholic.
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What is a soliloquy?
A soliloquy is a speech a character gives when he or she is alone on stage.
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What is a monologue?
A monologue is an extended speech by a single character that is uninterrupted by others.
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What does Iago say about his own wife in this scene?
He says that she talks too much, and she is always talking when he wants to sleep. He is very disrespectful to her.
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Why does Othello initially refuse to drink with Iago?
Because he is not a heavy drinker, and already had a glass of wine.
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What is Iago's plan to destroy Othello?
He will tell Othello that Desdemona is cheating on him with Cassio and have Desdemona plead Cassio's case to Othello so that he believes it.
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What is the definition of "discord?"
Disagreement; difference of opinion.
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What is the definition of "homage?"
Something done or given in acknowledgement or consideration of the worth of another.
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How does Iago attempt to convince Roderigo that Desdemona is in love with Cassio? Explain his "evidence."
He was referring to when they greeted each other, and he took Desdemona's hand and was kissing his fingers. It was a form of politeness, but Iago was trying to convince him that is was romantic in nature.
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How can we tell when Cassio is drunk?
When he is insisting that he is not, and telling everyone not to tell anyone he is. He is also checking that he knows his right hand from his left hand and can talk and walk straight.
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During Iago's final soliloquy in scene 3, what did he say that he was going to convince his wife Emilia to do?
He is going to tell her to convince Desdemona to plead Cassio's case to Othello.
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What is the definition of "forbear?"
To refrain or abstain from.
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What is the definition of "circumspection?"
Caution; thoughtfulness.
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Why does Iago tell Roderigo to start a fight with Cassio?
So that he will lose his position and taint his reputation, and create a rift in the relationship between Cassio and Othello.
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What does Othello immediately do when he finds out that Cassio instigated the brawl?
He discharges him from duty to make an example out of him.
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Who are the two men that Cassio fights with while drunk?
Roderigo and Montano.
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What is the definition of "facile"?
Easily done or performed.
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What is the definition of "insolent?"
Boldly rude or disrespectful.
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How will the fight that Roderigo starts with Cassio supposedly benefit Roderigo? How might it benefit Iago?
It will supposedly benefit Roderigo because it will knock out Cassio as a possible suiter for Desdemona if her and Othello break up. It will benefit Iago because he will be able to take his position as lieutenant.
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What does Iago advise Cassio to do after he has been fired?
He advises him to talk to Desdemona and have her plead his case to Othello since she has so much influence over him.
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What did Roderigo do to instigate a fight with Cassio?
He "tried to teach him manners." - He insulted him.
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What is the definition of "beguile?"
To influence by trickery; to mislead.
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What is the definition of "alacrity?"
Cheerful readiness or willingness.