| What is the setting of the first scene? | Cyprus, Sea-port |
| What is happening out at sea? | There’s a storm |
| What has happened to the Turkish fleet? | They got wrecked; the ships broke |
| Where is Othello during Scene 1? | He is on his boat & is on his way to Cyprus |
| What does Montano think of Othello? | Respects him and thinks he’s a good leader |
| What does Cassio think of Desdemona? | She’s the prettiest thing of all creation |
| Who has just arrived with Desdemona? | Roderigo, Iago, Emilia |
| How does Cassio greet Desdemona? | Everyone bow down to her (Show’s his smooth talking) |
| How does Cassio greet Emilia? | He kisses her (customary greeting) |
| What is Iago’s opinion of women? | Girls are perfect angels except behind closed doors; evil and good for sex |
| What praise does Iago have for Desdemona? | Uses her beauty and witts |
| Why is Iago’s praise somewhat of a backhand compliment? | Uses her beauty to trick people |
| According to Iago, what do all women do, whether foul or fair, foolish or wise? | Could speak but chose not to; had a lot of money but never spent on herself; She’d just let go of anger; not express opinions; Nursing babies and taking care of household |
| What will Iago use to snare Cassio? | He will use his sucking up to Desdemona |
| What does Othello say he is likely never to have again?Why might these words be prophetic? | Happiness like being on the ocean and coming back to Desdemona. He’s not going to be happy like that again bc of Iago |
| What lie does Iago tell Roderigo? | Desdemona is in love with Cassio |
| According to Iago why will Desdemona reject Othello? | looks |
| Whom does Iago claim to be Desdemona’s second choice? | Cassio |
| What does Roderigo refuse to belive about Desdemona? | It’s not in her character to cheat on her husband |
| What is the next step in Iago’s plan? | He wants Roderigo to provoke Cassio |
| What is Iago’s true opinion of Othello and his marriago to Desdemona? How does he really feel about Desdemona? | He thinks Othello would be a good husband.Loves her but not in a “i love you” kind of way. |
| What does Iago claim, again, as his reason for wanting revenge on Othello?How will he get his revenge? | He thinks Othello will sleep with Emilia.”Wife for wife” |
| What two happy occasions will be celebrated at tonight’s feast? | ending the war and Othello’s marriage |
| What suggestive comments does Iago make about Desdemona (Scene 3)?How does Cassio respond to his comment? | That she’s good in bed.She’s lovely; tries to make the convo more appropriate |
| Why does Cassio hesitate to join Iago and the others to drink? | Because he says that he doesn’t respond well to alcohol |
| How will Iago use Cassio’s weakness to further his plot? | To make him look like a drunk in front of important people |
| How might Shakespeare’s audience have reacted on hearing “I learned it in England, where, indeed, they are most potent in potting”? | Would’ve been funny to them |
| Is Cassio drunk? How do you know? (pg. 71) | Yes, bc he keeps mentioning he is not drunk |
| How does Iago slyly undermine Cassio’s reputation? | He is a quality soldier but he is just as much of a drunk as he is a soldier |
| Who intervenes to stop the fight between Cassio and Roderigo? | Montano |
| What happens to Montano? | He gets stabbed |
| What does Othello call Iago? | Honest and wants to know who started the fight from him |
| What excuse does Montano give for his involvement in the brawl? | He says it was self defense |
| How does Othello feel about the incident?What does he demand to know? | He says he is upset about the incident and says they would have lost Cassio even if it was Othello’s twin.Demands to know who started it |
| What does Monatno warn Iago not to do? | Don’t lie to help Cassio |
| What does Iago say about Cassio? | I’d rather have my tongue cut out of my mouth then say something bad about Cassio and if he says the truth then nothing bad happens to Cassio |
| What is Othello’s punishment to Cassio? | Cassio got fired |
| What does a ruined reputation mean to Cassio?What does Iago say about reputation | He’s lost the “immortal” part; when we die, our rep. is the only thing left.Saying that a rep isn’t always true because sometimes, good reps are given to undeserving people |
| Why is Cassio no longer drunk? | The anger was replaced with his drunkness |
| According to Iago, what should Cassio do to win back the general’s favor? | Instead of going to Othello, go to Desdemona. She will influence him and do a larger favor than what you ask for. |
| According to Iago, why is his advice “honest”? Why would it be impossible for anyone to accuse him of being evil? | Desdemona will plead on Cassio’s behalf.Bc Iago has stayed out of sight and hasn’t exactly lied about anything |
| What “pestilence” will Iago pour into Othello’s ear? | The more she pleads for Cassio, her virtue will make her look inappropriate and guilty |
| How does Iago persuade Roderigo to stay in Cyprus? | To have patience and give time for things to progress |
| What makes the hours seem short to Iago? | “Time flies when you’re having fun” |
| How will Iago involve Emilia in his plot? | She’s going to talk to Desdemona and help her plead for Cassio to Othello |
Othello Act 2
July 6, 2019