Othello Act 3 Study Guide

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What are two manipulation tactics that can influence someone's behavior?

Gaslighting and guilt-tripping.

How does Iago attempt to convince Othello that Desdemona's love is unnatural?

He argues that she lied to her father and is dating below her status.

Define 'metaphor' and provide an example.

A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two things without using 'like' or 'as.' An example is 'Time is a thief.'

What is foreshadowing and how is it used in literature?

Foreshadowing is an indication of a future event. It builds anticipation and prepares the reader for what is to come. Signup and view all the answers

Explain the concept of irony with an example.

Irony is an expression where the intended meaning is opposite to the literal meaning. An example is saying 'What a beautiful day' during a storm. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Bianca and what significant action does she take in Act 3?

Bianca is Cassio's lover who accuses him of cheating. She also makes the third copy of Desdemona's handkerchief. Signup and view all the answers

What evidence does Iago provide to Othello to suggest Desdemona's infidelity?

Iago uses Desdemona's handkerchief as evidence to prove that she is cheating with Cassio. Signup and view all the answers

How many days did Desdemona request Othello to take to reinstate Cassio?

Desdemona gave Othello three days to reinstate Cassio. Signup and view all the answers

What reason does Desdemona give Othello for not being able to give him her handkerchief?

Desdemona claims she cannot give Othello her handkerchief because she doesn't want to. Signup and view all the answers

What type of proof does Othello demand from Iago about Desdemona's cheating?

Othello demands visible proof from Iago to confirm Desdemona's infidelity. Signup and view all the answers

What is the first significant action that raises Othello's suspicions about Cassio and Desdemona?

Cassio runs away from Desdemona when Othello enters, which makes Othello suspicious. Signup and view all the answers

What did Emilia hope to achieve by giving Iago Desdemona's handkerchief?

Emilia gave Iago Desdemona's handkerchief hoping it would make him love her. Signup and view all the answers

What occurs at the end of Act 3, Scene 3 that impacts Iago's position?

At the end of Act 3, Scene 3, Iago regains his lieutenancy position. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Act 3 Study Guide

Bianca's Role: Cassio's lover, accusing him of cheating, and making a third copy of the handkerchief.

Characterization

Othello's Dialogue: "Did Micheal Cassio... know of your love?" - False, spoken by Iago.
Honest?: Cassio, Iago, or Desdemona; a disputed statement.
Bianca's Dialogue: "Ha! I like not that." and "I'll have some proof."
Iago's Dialogue: Related to black vengeance, being hot, and prime like a monkey.
Othello's Dialogue: Related to black vengeance, and finding proof of what Iago said.
Desdemona's Dialogue: Statements regarding kindness of Cassio; a bed as school; board as shrift.
Emilia's Dialogue: About jealousy that is born.
Othello's Dialogue: “But I do love thee! and when I love thee not, chaos is come again."
Clown's Dialogue: Dialogue about where someone is sleeping, compared to lying.
Emilia's Dialogue: An invitation to another place where they can speak frankly.

General Information

Lago's Evidence: Iago presents Othello with a handkerchief to prove Desdemona's infidelity with Cassio.
Dream and the handkerchief: Lago talks about a dream Cassio had related to the handkerchief.
Reinstatement Timeframe: The time frame given for Desdemona to get Cassio reinstated is unclear, as multiple amounts are present in the text.

Additional Information (Page 2)

Desdemona's Excuse: She doesn't want to give her handkerchief.
Emilia's Gift: Presumably the handkerchief to Iago hoping he would love her.
Iago's Deadline: Lago has 3 days to kill Cassio.
Othello's Proof Requirements: Othello demands visible proof.
Act 3, Scene 3's End: Iago receives his lieutenant position back.
Handkerchief Count: There are three handkerchiefs: original, copy made by Emilia & Iago, and Bianca and Cassio's.
Initial Suspicion: Cassio running away from Desdemona when Othello enters generates suspicion.
Desdemona's Rule: She is supposed to follow one important rule about the handkerchief.
Manipulation Tactics: Multiple tactics are described such as gaslighting, lying, flattery, and guilt-tripping.

Literary Terms (Page 3)

Paradox: Statements contradict each other
Metaphor: Directly comparing two things
Foreshadowing: Indicators of future events
Irony: Language conveying opposing ideas
Idiom: Figurative phrases (e.g., a figurative meaning or non-literal meaning)
Allusion: Indirect references
Hyperbole: Exaggerations
Personification: Giving human qualities to nonhuman things.
Pun: Wordplay with multiple meanings
Alliteration: Initial consonant sounds repeating
Simile: Comparison with "like" or "as."
Oxymoron: Contradictory words

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Explore the key dialogues and characterizations in Act 3 of Shakespeare's Othello. This quiz focuses on pivotal quotes and interactions among Othello, Iago, Bianca, and others, highlighting themes of jealousy, love, and betrayal. Test your knowledge on the complex relationships and motivations driving the plot forward.