What is the Military problem in the beginning of Scene 3? | Conflict is challenging the Venetian stronghold of Cyprus. There are also reports that Turkish ships are headed towards the island. |
Brabantio announces what to Othello about Desdemona? | He announces his grievance against Othello marrying his daughter. |
How did Othello get Desdemona to marry him. | By telling her stories, and did no wrong. Othello used to be friends with Brabantio and would tell him stories about his life, Desdemona listened it and loved Othello’s stories. |
Once Desdemona comes in and confirms Othello’s word is Brabantio’s grievance denied? | Yes, and Desdemona will stay with Othello. |
Where does Othello have to go and who does Desdemona stay with while he is gone. | He has to go to Cyprus to help with the conflict. She will stay with Iago until she can come to Cyprus to meet up with Othello |
Why is Roderigo upset? | Because Desdemona and Othello’s union was allowed to stand |
Who goes after Desdemona? | Roderigo because he liked her all along. |
How does Iago reassure Rod. | He tells him that Othello and Desdemona won’t last long and then she will want to be with him (rod) |
What does Iago want to do? | He wants to break up the couple. |
Othello Act 1 Scene 3
July 15, 2019