What happens to the threat of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus? | The turks are destroyed by a storm before they could even get to Cyprus. |
What nonliteral purpose does the storm play in the story? | It is what will later come into the play. |
Why does Shakespeare move the action of his play from Venice to Cyprus? | So all the characters are released from the influence & authority Venice had over them, giving them independence. |
How does Montano react to the news that Othello is about to take his place as governor of Cyprus? | Montano was glad because he believes Othello is worthy & able to govern Cyprus. |
What insights do we get into Cassio’s character from his actions in Act II, scene 1? | Cassio is a brave & kind man who admires, respects and is very loyal to Othello and Desdemona’s beauty & charm. |
What judgements does Iago pass on women in his conversation with Desdemona and Emilia? What was the purpose of his statements? | Iago believes women are hypocritical & don’t speak their minds. His purpose was that women pretend to be good housewives when all they want is sex. |
What happens during the meeting between Roderigo and Iago at the end of scene 1? | Iago was trying to convince Roderigo that Cassio has a thing for Desdemona but Roderigo tried standing up for Cassio saying he was just being polite, but convinced him to start a quarrel with Cassio later. |
How does Iago bring about Cassio’s dismissal? | Iago decided to council Cassio after his dismissal. |
How does Iago manipulate Cassio after the lieutenant’s humiliating dismissal? | He wanted him to seek Desdemona’s help to get back his position as Othello’s lieutenant. |
How does Shakespeare develop the theme of illusion and reality in Act II? | Jealousy is one of the worse emotions a person can feel. It’s like a disease that propagates itself. |
Othello Act II
August 7, 2019