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Who does Othello initially believe is responsible for Desdemona's alleged infidelity?
Who does Othello initially believe is responsible for Desdemona's alleged infidelity?
- Montano
- Emilia
- Desdemona
- Iago (correct)
What tragic event occurs after Othello learns the truth about the handkerchief from Emilia?
What tragic event occurs after Othello learns the truth about the handkerchief from Emilia?
- Emilia kills Othello
- Othello kills Iago
- Desdemona kills herself
- Iago kills Emilia (correct)
How does Othello meet his end in the play?
How does Othello meet his end in the play?
- He stabs himself with a hidden sword (correct)
- He is executed by Lodovico
- He jumps off a cliff
- He poisons himself
Who ultimately captures and holds Iago captive at the end of the play?
Who ultimately captures and holds Iago captive at the end of the play?
Who did Roderigo want to marry?
Who did Roderigo want to marry?
Why does Iago resent Othello?
Why does Iago resent Othello?
What urgent message does Cassio bring to Othello?
What urgent message does Cassio bring to Othello?
How does Othello convince the duke and senate of his innocence?
How does Othello convince the duke and senate of his innocence?
What does Iago suggest to Othello in order to further his plan?
What does Iago suggest to Othello in order to further his plan?
What does Desdemona offer to Othello when he is feeling unwell?
What does Desdemona offer to Othello when he is feeling unwell?
What does Emilia do with the handkerchief after finding it on the floor?
What does Emilia do with the handkerchief after finding it on the floor?
What 'proof' does Iago present to Othello about Desdemona's affair with Cassio?
What 'proof' does Iago present to Othello about Desdemona's affair with Cassio?
What is the significance of the handkerchief in the play?
What is the significance of the handkerchief in the play?
Why does Othello ask Desdemona for the handkerchief she gave him?
Why does Othello ask Desdemona for the handkerchief she gave him?
Who does Cassio ask to copy the embroidery on the handkerchief?
Who does Cassio ask to copy the embroidery on the handkerchief?
What leads Othello into a fit of jealousy and epilepsy?
What leads Othello into a fit of jealousy and epilepsy?
Who announces to her father that her allegiance is now to her husband and defends her choice in marriage?
Who announces to her father that her allegiance is now to her husband and defends her choice in marriage?
Why does the duke send Othello to Cyprus?
Why does the duke send Othello to Cyprus?
Who reveals that the Turkish fleet has been wrecked in a storm at sea?
Who reveals that the Turkish fleet has been wrecked in a storm at sea?
What is Iago's plan to ruin Othello?
What is Iago's plan to ruin Othello?
What event leads to Cassio being stripped of his rank of lieutenant?
What event leads to Cassio being stripped of his rank of lieutenant?
Who does Iago suggest Cassio use as an intermediary to regain favor with Othello?
Who does Iago suggest Cassio use as an intermediary to regain favor with Othello?
How does Iago plan to get Othello out of the way so Cassio can speak with Desdemona privately?
How does Iago plan to get Othello out of the way so Cassio can speak with Desdemona privately?
'Seeing your coming' in the context of the passage refers to __________.
'Seeing your coming' in the context of the passage refers to __________.
'Web' in the context of the passage is a metaphor for __________.
'Web' in the context of the passage is a metaphor for __________.
Who does Cassio greet by clasping her hand upon their arrival in Cyprus?
Who does Cassio greet by clasping her hand upon their arrival in Cyprus?
What does Iago convince Roderigo to do in order to disgrace Cassio?
What does Iago convince Roderigo to do in order to disgrace Cassio?
How does Iago start kindling Othello's jealousy towards Cassio?
How does Iago start kindling Othello's jealousy towards Cassio?
Why does Iago feel doubly degraded in the play?
Why does Iago feel doubly degraded in the play?
How does the text describe Iago's nature in contrast to other characters?
How does the text describe Iago's nature in contrast to other characters?
What is one of the ways Iago manipulates Cassio in the play?
What is one of the ways Iago manipulates Cassio in the play?
What leads Othello to start doubting Desdemona's faithfulness?
What leads Othello to start doubting Desdemona's faithfulness?
How does Othello eventually react to the accusations against Desdemona?
How does Othello eventually react to the accusations against Desdemona?
Why does Othello appoint Iago as his new lieutenant?
Why does Othello appoint Iago as his new lieutenant?
How does Othello react when he learns the truth about Iago's deceit?
How does Othello react when he learns the truth about Iago's deceit?
What setting characterizes the beginning of 'Othello'?
What setting characterizes the beginning of 'Othello'?
Why does the play suggest that negative emotions like jealousy are suffocating?
Why does the play suggest that negative emotions like jealousy are suffocating?
What incident sets Othello and Iago on a collision course in 'Othello'?
What incident sets Othello and Iago on a collision course in 'Othello'?
Which spaces in 'Othello' represent Othello's confidence and power?
Which spaces in 'Othello' represent Othello's confidence and power?
Why does Iago feel cast aside and resentful in 'Othello'?
Why does Iago feel cast aside and resentful in 'Othello'?
What is the symbolic significance of the cramped bedroom where Othello kills himself?
What is the symbolic significance of the cramped bedroom where Othello kills himself?
How does 'Othello' contrast exterior and interior spaces?
How does 'Othello' contrast exterior and interior spaces?
'Othello' suggests that negative emotions like jealousy prevent clear thinking. What does this imply about Othello's actions?
'Othello' suggests that negative emotions like jealousy prevent clear thinking. What does this imply about Othello's actions?
'Othello' contrasts Othello's confidence in battle with his insecurity in domestic spaces. How does this influence the plot?
'Othello' contrasts Othello's confidence in battle with his insecurity in domestic spaces. How does this influence the plot?
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Study Notes
Othello's Initial Beliefs and Downfall
- Othello initially believes Cassio is responsible for Desdemona's alleged infidelity
- Tragic event: Othello kills Desdemona after learning the truth about the handkerchief from Emilia
- Othello meets his end by killing himself in a fit of grief and shame
Iago's Captivity and Motivations
- Iago is ultimately captured and held captive by Lodovico
- Iago resents Othello for promoting Cassio to lieutenant instead of him
- Iago's plan to ruin Othello is to make him believe Desdemona is having an affair with Cassio
Characters and Their Motivations
- Roderigo wants to marry Desdemona
- Cassio asks Bianca to copy the embroidery on the handkerchief
- Emilia finds the handkerchief on the floor and gives it to Iago
- Iago presents the handkerchief as 'proof' of Desdemona's affair with Cassio
- Desdemona offers to bind Othello's head with her handkerchief when he is feeling unwell
The Significance of the Handkerchief
- The handkerchief is a symbol of love and loyalty
- Othello asks Desdemona for the handkerchief she gave him to test her loyalty
Events and Plot Points
- The duke sends Othello to Cyprus to defend against the Turkish fleet
- Cassio brings an urgent message to Othello about the Turkish fleet
- Othello convinces the duke and senate of his innocence by telling the story of how he won Desdemona's heart
- Iago convinces Roderigo to start a fight with Cassio to disgrace him
- Iago starts kindling Othello's jealousy towards Cassio by suggesting that Desdemona is having an affair with him
Themes and Symbolism
- The play suggests that negative emotions like jealousy are suffocating and prevent clear thinking
- The cramped bedroom where Othello kills himself symbolizes the suffocating nature of jealousy
- The play contrasts exterior and interior spaces, with Othello's confidence and power represented in exterior spaces and his insecurity in domestic spaces
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