Show:
Scene 1 & 2
Scene 3
Scene 3 Continued
Scene 4
Vocabulary
100
Why are there musicians in scene 1?
Cassio asks them to come play for the general to put him in a better mood.
100
Why does Iago say that he would rather not share his thoughts with Othello?
Because he has a bad tendency to be suspicious of people and look too closely into what they are doing, and he imagines crimes that aren't really there. Really, he is trying to plant seeds of doubt in his mind.
100
What did Iago say he saw and heard to prove that Cassio is involved with Desdemona?
He mentioned that Cassio was talking in his sleep about his secret affair with Desdemona, and kissed him and help his hand and threw his leg over him, dreaming about Desdemona.
100
Does Desdemona think her husband is a jealous man?
No, she doesn't believe it is in his nature, and is surprised when he acts jealous over the missing handkerchief.
100
What is the definition of "Consecrate?"
To make or declare sacred.
200
The clown in scene 1 is there to provide comic relief. What is he insinuating about the musicians when asking if they have been to Naples?
He is insinuating that they have syphilis.
200
What reasons does he begin to acknowledge may cause Desdemona to be unfaithful?
She lied to and deceived her father to be with Othello.
200
How does Othello react to Iago's story about Cassio's dream?
He said he would kill Cassio and Desdemona both
200
What does Othello say is so special about the missing handkerchief? Explain in detail.
A 200 year old Egyptian witch gave it to his mother, and told her that as long as she kept the handkerchief with her, his father would love and desire her. If she lost it or gave it away, his father would start hating her and looking at other women. It has magic in the fabric, and the silk came from sacred silkworms, and it was dyed with fluid made from embalmed virgins' hearts.
200
What is the definition of "Wanton?"
Deliberate and without motive or provocation.
300
What does the clown pay the musicians to do?
He pays them to stop playing and leave.
300
Does Emilia know what Iago plans to do with the handkerchief? Why does she give it to him?
No she doesn't. She gives it to him to make him happy, since he has asked multiple times before.
300
How does Desdemona attempt to change the subject from that of the handkerchief?
She starts pleading Cassio's case, but he is not distracted.
300
What is the definition of "Usurped?"
Taken or used by force or unlawfully.
400
How does Iago plan to "help" Cassio in regards to the meeting with Desdemona?
He send Emilia to Cassio to help her bring Desdemona to meet him so that he can plead his case and ask her to help convince Othello to rehire him. He also goes to speak to Othello while he knows Desdemona and Cassio are speaking.
400
While talking to Iago, Othello says "farewell" to several things. To what is he saying farewell, and what does he mean by this?
He says goodbye to his peach of mind, happiness, and soldiers and wars that make men great, also to the horses and trumpets, drums, and all proud displays and pageantry of war. He is saying that his career, and in essence, his life, is over.
400
What does Iago offer as his second point of proof of infidelity?
He says that he saw Cassio wipe his beard with Desdemona's handkerchief.
400
In line 184, Desdemona says, "Heaven keep that monster from Othello's mind." What monster is she referring to?
The green-eyed monster- jealousy.
400
What is the definition of "Surfeited?"
Indulged in excess.
500
What does Emilia say to Cassio?
She invites him in and tells him that she will take him to a place where he can speak freely with Desdemona.
500
Why does Othello threaten to kill Iago?
Because he isn't sure if he is being honest or not, and suspects that he is tormenting him on purpose.
500
What does Othello command Iago to do?
He wants Cassio dead within the next three days, and for Iago to tell him that it is so.
500
What was the gist of Cassio's conversation with Bianca?
He asked her to copy the pattern from the handkerchief that he found, and she accuses him for having another lover, but agrees to copy the pattern for him. She asks if she will see him that night, and he says no, and to leave him because he's waiting on the general, and doesn't want him to see him with a woman. She reluctantly goes without him.
500
What is the definition of "Paragons?"
Models or examples of excellence.