Characters
Othello
Who is the protagonist and general of the Venetian Army?
Cyprus
Where does the majority of Act 2 take place?
Cassio
Whose promotion does Iago resent?
A Handkerchief
What item is the center of Iago's proof of Desdemona's supposed infidelity?
"Beware of jealousy, my lord! It's a green eyed monster that makes fun of the victims it devours."
Who is Iago?
Barbantio
Who is Desdemona's father, a Venetian senator?
A Storm
What natural event separates Othello's feet from Cassio, Roderigo's and Iago's?
Roderigo
Who does Iago convince to start a fight with Cassio?
Emilia
Who finds the handkerchief and gives it Iago?
"If you don't need it for some important reason, then give it back to me. Poor lady, she'll go crazy when she sees it's missing.
Who is Emilia?
She finds the handkerchief and gives it to Iago.
Who is Iago's wife Emilia?
Isolation; Iago's control.
What is the significance of Cyprus being an island in the context of the play?
Ask Desdemona
What advise does Iago give Cassio to regain Othello's favor?
Cassio's room
Where does Iago plant the handkerchief to further his plan?
"I think you are. And I know you're full of love and honest."
What does Othello say to Iago?
Money & Love
How does Roderigo contribute to Iago's schemes?
Removes Othello's stability
How does the change of setting from Venice to Cyprus contribute to Othello's downfall?
Cassio's dream
What 'proof' does Iago offer Othello to convince him of Desdemona's infidelity, besides the handkerchief?
"See the handkerchief"
What does Othello demand as proof of Desdemona's betrayal?
"But you don't love me. Please, just walk with me a little ways..."
Who is Bianca?
Jealousy
What specific emotion does Iago expertly manipulate Othello to feel?
Allows private manipulation
How does the private garden setting in Act 3 contribute to the play's rising action?
Cassio's dream about Desdemona
What lie does Iago claim to have overheard, fueling Othello's suspicion?
Demands it; shows rising anger.
What action does Othello take when Desdemona cannot produce the handkerchief?
"Yes, it's true. There's magic in its fabric."
Who is Othello?