Who is the author of The Tragedy of Othello, The Moor of Venice?
William Shakespeare
Who is Iago's FIRST accomplice in the plot to ruin Othello?
Roderigo
What is Iago's motivation for his plot against Othello?
His hate for the Moor/ being passed over for the job/ Slept with Emilia
The Willow represents....
Death
Which of these is true about Iago?
He is a schemer who will do anything to get wealth and money.
What is the setting of Othello? (2 answers)
Venice then Cyprus
Who is Iago's Wife?
Emilia
Who dies last in the play?
Othello
The Handkerchief represents...
Othello's Love/ Desdemona's betrayal
What is Shakespeare's purpose in including detailed descriptions of how Othello wooed Desdemona?
A. To show how Othello gave Desdemona drugs
B. To show how much Des hates Othello
C. To display their love for one another
D. To destroy Brabantio's heart
To display their love for one another
How many Acts are in the play?
5
Who is Bianca?
Cassio's lover
What causes Emilia's death?
Iago stabs her
The Candle Othello holds on the way to kill Desdemona represents....
The light of Desdemona's life (baout to be extinguished)
Where does Othello kill Desdemona?
Her bed
Who is the PROTAGONIST of the play Othello, The Moor of Venice?
Othello (Tragic Hero)
Which Character dies first?
Brabantio
When is Roderigo supposed kill Cassio?
Between 12-1 when he leaves dinner with Bianca
The "Wedding sheets" of Desdemona's bed...
The commitment Desdemona has to her marriage.
How does Othello find out that Cassio has the handkerchief?
He hides and eavesdrops/watches
What is Emiia's role in the play?
Unknowing accomplice
Who sees the slap that Othello lands on Desdemona?
Lodovico
How does Brabantio take the news of his daughters marriage?
He dies of grief/broken heart
Othello taking his own life represents....
An honorable end to his life.
How does the play end?
Death...answers vary