Othello Questions
Othello's suspicions about the handkerchief are "confirmed" when he sees the handkerchief carried by whom?
Bianca & Cassio
What extreme physical manifestation of Othello's obsession is seen?
He has epileptic seziures
Who is Montano?
Governor of Cyprus
In our "Defense of Shakespeare, " we agreed that watching a play or movie will be a wonderful experience if what four criteria are met?
-you dont know what's coming -you understand the language -you dont read it, but rather watch it -it's an excellent play or movie
Why is Othello urgentl needed tonight by the Venetian government?
A fleet of Rurkish ships is sailing to stack Cyprus
What is the news regarding the Turkish fleet?
A massive storm has sunk most of the ships
Why is Roderigo upset and angry in 1.1?
He has a crush on Desdemona, and now she's married
Name two special facts about Desdemona's handkerchief
-O.'s first gift to Des -Has been owned by O.'s mother -The handkerchief supposedly has power to make it's owners spouse loyal
Why does Iago hate Othello?
-Othello passed him over a promotion. -There's a rumor that Othello has been with Iago's wife. -Iago is malevolent and malcontent
Cassio draws his sword after Montano tries to persuade him to what?
Calm down
With Othello nearby Iago mumbles "Ilike not that" (I don't like the looks of that). What is Iago referring to?
Cassio walking away from Des.
Why does Iago hat Michael Cassio?
Cassio was the one promoted, instead of Iago
What does Othello do when he finds out that his lieutenant, Cassio, is drun and has started a violent brawl?
Demotes Cassio (takes away his Lieutenant position)
Hidden, Othello overhears Cassio and Iago joking disrespectfully about Bianca, but Othello thinks they are talking about whom?
Desdemona
What warning does Brabantio have for his new son-in-law as they depart?
Desdemona deceived her father, and may deceive you
What rank in the army is Othello?
General
Iago uses the festive atmosphere as pretense to encourage Cassio to
Drink a lot
Roderigo attacks Cassio, who fights back. In the darkness and confusion, who finished Roderigo off?
Iago
Which two major characters remain alive at the end of the play?
Iago and Cassio
Why does Emilia take this handkerchief to Iago, her husband?
Iago has been begging her to steal the handkerchief for a long time
In a monologue, Iago predicts that his advice to Cassio will blow up on Cassio and Desdemona in what way?
Iago is going to suggest to Othello that Desdemona (Des.) Cassio are having an affair, thus her mention of Cassio to Othello (O.) will " show she likes Cassio" and drive O. Crazy
In response, what "proof" does Iago provide from a dream?
Iago states that he was sleeping in the same bed as Cassio, who had a dream about Des. In his sleep, Cassio supposedly kissed Iago passionately, calling him Des
How is an actor who once played the part of Othello associated with death of an American President?
Junius Brutus Booth once played the part of Othello. His actor son, John Wilkes Booth, assassinated Abraham Lincoln
Iago tells Roderigo that they must team up to ____ _______.
Kill Casio........
To Othello, Iago volunteers to do what?
Kill Cassio
What is a Moor?
Muslim people of North Africa & Spain
OOthello is so aegitated and upset that this "affair" of Desdemona and Cassio has become his obsession. Othello insitis that Iago give him proof, and emphasizes this with that menacing act?
O. Chokes Iago briefly
What does Othello announce about Iago's rank?
O. Promotes Iago to Lieutenant
Whom does Emilia call a "dolt, as ignorant as dirt!"
Othello
Who murders Desdemona, and how?
Othello Smoothers her
What does Iago do with this handkerchief?
Places it in Cassio's quarters
Cassio is stunned and sobered by these happenings. What does Iago advise Cassio to do to get back into Othelo's good graces?
Talk to Desdemona and ask her to plead your case with Othello
Why does Emilia keep repeating, "My husband?" ?
She is incredulous, unable to believe that her husband- "honest Iago"- has done such monstous things
Why does Iago prod Roderigo to start a fight with Cassio?
So that Cassio will be in trouble
To shut Emilia up, Iago does what?
Stabs her to death
What does Othello do with his sword from Spain?
Stabs himself mortally
What does Iago say about the handkerchief?
That Cassio has it now
Enraged, Othello declares to Iago that within the next three days, he wants to hear Iago say what?
That Cassio is dead
Why does Iago claim not to want to share his thoughts with Othello?
That Cassio is his friend & that Iago doesn't want to slander him
What does Brabantio believe about the courtship of Othello and Desdemona?
That Othello used witchcraft & deception
From #19, why does Iago mumble instead of speaking clearly to Othello?
To be mysterious; to make O. curious as to wat Iago is thinking
Why do Iago and Roderiago and Roderigo yell to Brabantio very early in the morning?
To make Brabantio upset about his daughter's marriage to Othello
Emilia reveals to all that she, herself, did what?
Took the handkerchief for Iago
Where does the play take place?
Vennis, Italy