Othello Text Study Guide

Iago is on a street in Venice discussing Othello with Roderigo Iago admits that he is bitter towards Othello because instead of promoting Iago to the position of lieutenant, Othello chooses to promote Cassio Iago and Roderigo decide to wake…

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Othello-Characters, conflicts and themes

Othello Protagonist General of Venice Desdemona Wife of Othello daughter of Brabantio. Iago -Foil of Othello-Liar, cheat, wants Michael Cassio’s jobHates Othello for sleeping with his wife (not sure about this though stated in book , but not verified)-Greatest Villain…

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Othello: Acts 4-5 Quote Analysis

Act 4 … credulous fools Iago- saying that his plan is working minx’s token Bianca- is not falling under Iago’s scheme, knows the handkerchief didn’t come from Cassio wits safe Lodovico- Iago has everyone in the palm of his hand…

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Othello–Plot Development

Examples of Exposition (4) 1. Iago hates Othello2. Cassio is lieutenant & Iago is not happy3. Desdemona and Othello are married4. Brabantio does not approve of marriage5. Othello and Desdemona confess love in court Examples of Rising Action 1. Iago…

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Othello Test

What are five themes in Othello ? – Hypocrisy – Passion – Jealousy- Prejudice – Revenge What is the exposition in Othello? – Begins in Venice – Desdemona and Othello get married – Iago and Rodrigo talk to Brobintino about…

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Romeo and Juliet Act 2 Quotations

He heareth not, he stirreth not, he moveth not.The ape is dead, and I must conjure him.—I conjure thee by Rosaline’s bright eyes,By her high forehead and her scarlet lip,By her fine foot, straight leg, and quivering thigh,And the demesnes…

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Romeo and Juliet Act 4

Eager How does Paris feel about his upcoming wedding to Juliet? Hopeless How does Juliet feel when she first visits friar Laurence’s cell? Fall into a deep sleep Friar Laurence tells Juliet that his potion will make her: Moves up…

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The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, Act 1

Death to those who participate in the violence In Act 1, Scene i, of The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, what penalty does Prince Escalus threaten if further violence breaks out between the Capulets and the Montagues? Aggressive Which of…

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Romeo and Juliet Act 1 Exam

What is a Pun? a joke or play on words Puns involve… words that are similar in sound or a word that has two meanings. What is the explanation of the “Maidens/Maidenheads” pun? This pun can either be referring to…

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Romeo and Juliet Act 1 Scene 3

Talkative, brashm earthly, vulgar language How would you describe the Nurse’s personality A book without a cover; (cover=wifey) How does the lady capulet describe Paris in lines 71-94 Juliet Who said the quote “I’ll look go like, if liking move,But…

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