| Who has Cassio come to see at the castle? | Emilia but really to see Desdemona |
| According to Emilia what does Othello plan to do about Cassio’s situation? Is Cassio satisfied with this answer? | He still loves Cassio so he hopes he can hire him again but he has to wait until the time is right |
| What does Emilia and Desdemona believe about Iago? | That he is an honest fellow and upset that Cassio was fired. (everyone trusts Iago) |
| Of what does Desdemona assure Cassio? | Othello is only keeping his distance for political reasons |
| What will Desdemona do if Othello is not quick to reinstate Cassio? | intervene everything Othello does by talking about it every chance she has till he gives in |
| What has Cassio done to show friendship to Othello? | He always defends Othello when Des talks bad about him |
| What does Othello promise Des? | I will deny you nothing |
| What will happen if Othello loses his love for Desdemona? | everything will go wrong |
| What does Iago ask Othello about Cassio? | When you were courting Des did Cassio know and he says yes he would send their messages |
| What does Othello think of Iago? What would he think of Iago’s behavior were he not so sure of Iago’s honesty? | Full of love and honest He recognizes this is what people do to manipulate people so he thinks there must be something on his mind |
| Is Iago really guilty of being scattering and unsure in his speech | not his place to say bc what if he is wrong |
| What does Iago say about a persons reputation now? | it is worse to steal a mans rep than steal his money |
| is Othello a jealous person? | no |
| Why wont Othello doubt Desdemona | she had eyes she picked me but he has great qualities |
| What does Iago suggest is true of all Venetian women | arent always true to their husbands not worried about being unfaithful but worried about getting caught |
| what evidence does Iago have Des’s dishonesty | she betrayed her father by going behind his back and marrying O |
| What does Iago say might be a sign of foul disproportion in Des? What does he say she might do? | natural for some to marry someone of same region (race and social class) Des will compare O to other venetians and regret marrying O |
| What does Iago advise Othello to do regarding Cassio? What should Othello watch for? | dont rehire C yet bc you can watch Des’s reaction to C’s response to this |
| What reasons does Othello think Des might have for cheating on him? | he’s black, not courtly manners like venetian men, he’s older |
| Why does Emilia steal the handkerchief? | Iago has begged her to steal it |
| what will Iago do with the handkerchief | put it in C’s room and make it look like evidence if you already have a suspicion the smallest thing looks like hard core evidence |
| How has Othello already been affected by iago’s poisonous words? | he rather her sleep with everyone and not know |
| what does Othello demand from Iago | visible proof |
| how has Des image changed in Othello’s mind? | her entire image has been tarnished |
| what kind of proof can Iago offer if not direct ocular proof | strong circumstantial evidence |
| What does Iago claim he heard Cassio say? | Cassio talked about Des in his sleep |
| What final piece of evidence convinces Othello of his wife’s infidelity | Iago sae C wiping beard with handkerchief O gave to Des |
| What will iago do for Othello | He will do anything Othello says |
| How will Othello reward Iago? WHat will he do to Desdemona | makes Iago lieutenant find a quick way for her to die |
| What does Othello say about Des’s hand | her hand is moist sign of generosity |
| What die was used on the handkerchief | mummified virgins |
| what view does emilia have on men | they will chew us up and throw us out and when they loose their appetite for us they are done with us |
| What does des blame othellos bad behavior on | something work related |
othello act 3 questions
August 1, 2019