In the beginning of Act 1, what is our first interpretation of Iago being untrustworthy?
He handles Roderigo's money for him.
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What is the symbolism of Desdemona's character?
Virginity / innocence.
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What is the first action that Othello takes to prove his doubt in Desdemona?
He asked Emilia to spy on her.
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What action by Othello proving Iago has caused an influence on his behaviour?
Othello hits Desdemona.
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In the beginning of Act 5, what is the first complication in Iago's plan?
His failure to kill Cassio.
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What is Iago's claimed 'reason' for hating Othello?
Iago was not chosen by Othello to be Lieutenant.
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What is Iago's view on women?
He sees them as bodies (meat).
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How does Iago becoming lieutenant benefit his plan?
Iago is now closer to Othello and this proves that he is trusted.
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How is repetition used by Iago to make Othello act differently?
Iago makes several suggestions about Desdemona. This puts terrible thoughts in Othellos head and makes him angered.
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How does Iago accept he is "ugly"?
He says Cassio "hath a daily beauty in his life" this shows that compared to Iago, who is always full of jealousy and hate, Cassio's life is beautiful.
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What was Iago's reason for hiding his face from Brabantio?
Iago did not want to be recognized so he could continue to betray Othello without him knowing.
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What is the first action Iago takes to set Cassio up?
He convinces him to get drunk.
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What is the significance of Emilia giving Iago the handkerchief?
This proves how Emilia has no idea what Iago is up to and she unknowingly participated in the plot.
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How does othello's epilepsy prove advantageous for Iago?
Iago tells Cassio to stay away which makes him look bad.
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What does Iago say to Othello after he kills Desdemona just to torment him?
He says to Othello "Demand me nothing. What you know, you know" rather than talking about his motive and villainy.
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What is Othello's tragic flaw?
He always sees the good in people.
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What is Desdemona asked to do that unknowingly helps Iago's plan?
She is asked to try to convince Othello to forgive Cassio.
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What are the differences in views between Emilia and Desdemona about Othello's behaviour.
Emilia appears more worldly and can realize that Othello is bothered and jealous
Desdemona doesn't believe that her husband could think such things.
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Name two ways Bianca's presence helps Iago's plot?
She has Desdemona's handkerchief. This is proof that Cassio had received it and gave it away.
Also, when Cassio tells Iago about Bianca, Othello thinks they are talking about Desdemona.
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How does Iago's plan work in twisting Othello's mind? (Othello's final opinion on himself)
Because of this twisting and ruining of desdemona's name, Othello thinks himself as a divine punisher rather then an angry husband.
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What is Iago's opinion on virtue? What does this imply?
Iago claims that virtue is a fig, our bodies are our gardens and will is our gardeners. This proves his disbelief in virtue and how everything is physical.
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In the end of Act 2, what is Iago's major achievement from his scheme?
Cassio is no longer Lieutenant.
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What is the symbolism of the handkerchief in Iago's plan?
The handkerchief is the "proof" of dishonesty in Iago's plan.
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What is the proof that Othello is now completely ensnared in Iago's plot?
Othello is making suggestions of the murder of Desdemona, believing no punishment is too little for her actions.