| Why has Cassio brought the musicians to the castle? | Trying to get good graces w Desdemona |
| Whom has Cassio come to see at the castle? | Emilia |
| According to Emilia, what does Othello plan to do about Cassio’s situation? Is Cassio satisfied with this answer? | He had no choice but to fire Cassio, but he plans to hire him back as soon as possible w/o an issue.No he is not, he wants Desdemona to defend him |
| Where will Othello be? (Scene 2) | Taking a walk around citadel (increases chances of running into Desdemona and Cassio) |
| What do Emilia and Desdemona believe about Iago? | They say Iago is as upset as if he was fired |
| Of what does Desdemona assure Cassio? | Talk w Othello enough for him to get sick of her bringing up Cassio that he will rehire him` |
| What will Desdemona do if Othello is not fast to reinstate Cassio? | Bring Cassio up with whatever chance she can |
| Whom did Desdemona call “honest” at the beginning of Scene 2? Can she really tell an honest face when she sees one? How might this be ironic? | Saying Cassio always defends him when desdemona says something bad about him. She says he would come w Othello to win Desdemona over. Iago’s plan worked, so Desdemona can not tell an honest face. |
| What has Cassio done to show friendship to Othello? | Backs up Othello when Desdemona says something bad |
| What does Othello promise Desdemona? | He will deny her nothing. He won’t say no |
| What will happen if Othello loses his love for Desdemona? | If he doesn’t love her, then chaos will come (foreshadow) |
| What does Iago ask Othello? | Did Cassio know you were in love w her |
| What does Othello think of Iago? What would he think of Iago’s behavior, was he won’t so sure of Iago’s honesty? | Thinks he is honest and full of love. He would think he is dishonest, disloyal, and he would think it was a trick |
| Is Iago really quilty of being “scattering and unsure” in his speech? | No, he is intentionally trying to get Othello to have these thoughts; blames his nature. |
| What does Iago say about a person’s reputation or “good name”? How does this speech compare with his words to Cassio in Act 2, Scene iii, lines 268-274? | Saying a rep is so important and if you ruin someone’s rep, then you are a bad person.He said a rep isn’t important bc they aren’t always correct |
| What is the “green-eyed monster”? What is the meat he feeds on? | Jealousy; The jealous person |
| Is Othello a jealous person? Why won’t he doubt Desdemona? | Says he isn’t jealous just bc his wife is full of good qualities but they make her better, don’t have to worry ab her kindness, and shows he is confident w her bc she chose him despite looks |
| What does Iago suggest is true of all Venetian women? | Sneaky; avoid husbands to not get caught; talk too much and can’t be trusted |
| What “evidence” does Iago have Desdemona’s dishonesty? | She did deceive her father when marrying Othello |
| What does Iago say might be a sign of “foul disproportion” in Desdemona? What does he say she might do? | She passed up all the matches who would’ve made more sense w money and culture, instead opts for a guy whom her dad wouldn’t approve. Assumes she will change her mind |
| What does Iago advise Othello to do regarding Cassio? What should Othello watch for? | Do not rehire Cassio for a while and what for what Desdemona has to say ab it and how Cassio will respond |
| What reasons does Othello have to think Desdemona is cheating on him? | He doesn’t have the courtly manners, old, and from another place (black) |
| Why does Emilia steal the handkerchief? | Iago wants it |
| Why’s the handkerchief important to Desdemona? | It’s the first gift of love from Othello |
| What will Iago do with the handkerchief? | He’s going to leave it at Cassio’s place |
| How has Othello already been affected by Iago’s poisonous words? | All his accomplishments are meaningless; he wishes Iago wouldn’t have said anything |
| What does Othello demand from Iago? | Proof he can see w his own eyes; threatens to kill him if wrong |
| How has Desdemona’s image changed in Othello’s mind? | She was like a Diane (Roman goddess), now dirty |
| What kind of proof can Iago offer, if not direct “ocular proof”? | Catching Cassio and Desdemona doing something |
| What does Iago claim he heard Cassio say? | We have to hide our love Desdemona and talks about kissing her |
| What final piece of “evidence” convinces Othello of his wife’s infidelity? | The handkerchief |
| What will Iago do for Othello? | Kill Cassio within 3 days |
| How will Othello reward Iago? What will he do to Desdemona? | Quick and painless way to get rid of Desdemona |
| What different meaning of “lie” does the clown play on? | Telling the truth or telling a lie |
| Does Desdemona view Othello as jealous? | Not by nature but the loss of the handkerchief might make him jealous |
| What does Othello say about Desdemona’s hand? | Excess of generosity w herself, being too open, generous w her body |
| What magic charm does the handkerchief posses? What does Othello say will happen if the handkerchief is lost or given away? | His moms – Egyptian woman; in order to ensure they would only love each other if lost husband will have a wandering eye |
| What dye was used on the handkerchief? | mummified virgin dye |
| What does Desdemona think is the reason for Othello’s questioning? | Avoiding subject of Cassio |
| What view does Emilia have of men? | Women are something men hunger for and when they are done, they no longer need them |
| On what does Desdemona blame Othello’s odd behavior? | Work related |
| What excuse does Cassio give for his long absence? What does he give to Bianca? | Had a lot on his mind but will have it up to herGives her Desdemona’s handkerchief |
Othello Act 3
August 23, 2019