| Who does Casio wish to speak to? What does he want from her? | Talk to Desdemona about getting his job back |
| What does Iago say he will do for Cassio? | -get Desdemona alone |
| Why is it odd that Cassio says “I never knew/ A FLorentine more kind and honest” | -talking about Iago-he is neither kind nor honest |
| Based on what Emilia says, why did Othello fire Cassio? | -fought Montano, who is a very respectable and well known man in Cyprus |
| Is Othello against reinstating cassio? What does this say about His character? | -no, but it must be the right time and place-easy influenced by those around him |
| What is ironic in Emilia’s statement, “I warrant it grieves my husband/ As if the cause were his” | -Iago was the cause of the issues |
| Why does Cassio take off so quickly? How does Iago use that to his own advantage? | -says he felt ill (Othello was coming)-it made Cassio look guilty |
| What is ironic about the line “Men should be what they see/ Or those that be not, would they might seem none!” | -Iago said it-he is the one who seems honest and loyal, but is dishonest in every way -exact opposite of what he seems |
| What is the green-eyed monster? Is it strange that Emilia mentioned it earlier? What might hakespeare be saying? | -jealousy |
| Why does Othello say he is not jealous? What does he say he will need if he does become suspicious? | -desdemona is virtuous, and a good woman-doesn’t have proof |
| What does Iago remind Othello that Brabantio said? | -desdemona deceived Brabantio, and will likely to the same to him |
| Iago is able to get Othello to begin to feel insecure. What does Othello say that shows us he is beginning to think about what Iago says? | -questions his choice of marrying Desdemona |
| What about himself does Othello contemplate? What does that tell us? | -his skin color, age, & poor speaking skills- how vulnerable and insecure he is |
| What does Emilia do next, and why? | -takes the handkerchief, and shows it to Iago |
| What is important about this handkerchief according to Emilia? | -the first thing Othello had given Desdemona |
| Why does Iago want the Handkerchief? What does emilia know of this plan right now? | -wants to put it in Cassio’s room to make it look like he and Desdemona were in there together |
| What ocular proof does Iago suggest for Othello? | -says he saw Cassio wipe his beard with the handkerchief |
| What is Iago’s sacred vow for which he kneels? | -pt his mind, heart, and hands in Othello’s control-will do what Othello wants -will kill Cassio for Othello |
| What will happen within three days? | -cassio will be killed |
| Why does Iago say “but let her live”? What is his desired reaction? | -he wants to upset Othello and make him angry |
| What does Desdemona ironically say about Othello? Is this situational or dramatic irony? | -noble, loving, true of mind-dramatic: audience knows how Othello is feeling towards Desdemona, she does not know he is mad at her |
| What is the origin of Othello’s handkerchief? | -an egyptian woman gave it to Othello’s mother-Othello got it from his mother as she was dying |
| Is the handkerchief magic? What is the significance of what Othello says about it? | -no-Othello wasn’t in his right mind when he was speaking |
| Why would Desdemona say she wishes she had never seen the handkerchief? | -wouldn’t have to worry about the issues it’s causing |
| How is Desdemona digging her own grave as it were? | -avoiding Othello’s questions about the handkerchief-continues to talk about Cassio |
| What does Cassio come to ask Desdemona? | -for her to talk to Othello and get him his job back |
| How does Desdemona respond to Cassio? | -says Othello is not himself |
| What does Iago say about Othello’s anger? | -if he’s angry, it must be a big deal (doesn’t get angry often) |
| What does Desdemona believe is making Othello angry? | -his job/ affairs of the state |
| Who is Bianca? | -Cassio’s mistress |
| Why is Bianca angry with Cassio? | -finds the handkerchief-thinks he’s having an affair-hasn’t seen him in a couple weeks |
| How does Othello respond after Desdemona’s continual bedding for Cassio? | Becomes angry, annoyed, and jealous |
| Explain the irony of everyone considering Iago to be “honest” and “trustworthy” | -Iago is the exact opposite of both of these characteristics |
| Describe the emotional cycle Othello experiences once Iago suggests Desdemona is cheating on him | -okay/trusting/ wants proof-jealous-angry-wants to kill cassio & desdemona |
| Why must Iago take his time to convince Othello about Desdemona and Cassio? | -needed proof-didn’t want his plan to fail by rushing it |
| Explain the importance of Desdemona’s handkerchief | -it was the first thing Othello had given her |
| What role does Emilia play in Iago’s plot? Explain specifically | -she finds the handkerchief and gives it to Iago-iago plants it in Cassio’s room to frame him |
| Explain Bianca’s role | -Cassio gave her the handkerchief after finding it in his room |
Othello Act 3
August 1, 2019