how does the setting shift? | it now takes place on the island of cyprus |
who is montano and what does he do in the beginning of act 2? | Cyprus’ governor and he and two other men watch the storm thinking the Turkish armada won’t survive it |
what news does Montano receive? | the Turkish fleet has sunk |
what is Montano concerned of after hearing the news? | Othello’s ship, which sailed into the same storm |
who is on the first ship? | Iago, Emilia, Desdemona, and Roderigo |
what does Iago say to Desdemona and Cassio? | all women are hypocrites, tricksters, and lazy |
how does Iago plan to frame Cassio into losing his job? | he sees Cassio holds Desdemona’s hand |
when Othello arrives, what do Iago and Rodrigo talk about? | Iago tells Rodrigo not to worry because Desdemona will get tired of Othello and will want a proper gentleman. he also tells him her second choice would be Cassio |
what is Iago’s plan to disgrace Cassio? | Iago convinces Rodrigo to start a fight with him so the commotion will disturb their Cypriote hosts |
what does Iago reveal? | he believes Othello slept with his wife Emilia and he wants to get even and sleep with Desdemona |
what happens in scene 2? | the herald announces there will be a party for the sinking of the Armada ships and his marriage to Desdemona |
what job does Other give Cassio during the party? | guard duty |
what does Iago tell Cassio after Othello leaves? | to have more wine and go get some party guests to join them |
“I am glad on ‘t; he is a worthy governor.” | Montano |
“Let it not gall your patience, good Iago, / That I extend my manners; ‘t is my breeding / That give me this bold show of courtesy.” | Cassio |
“O gentle lady, do not put me to ‘t; / For I am nothing if not critical.” | Iago |
“‘Tis is here, but yet confused: / Knavery’s plain face is never seen till used.” | Iago |
“Good Michael… / Let’s teach ourselves that honourable stop, / Not to outsport discretion.” | Othello |
who is Bianca? | Cassio’s jealous lover |
othello act 2
August 29, 2019