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Othello -Moor-protagonist, highly respected-military general-Desdemona’s husband-has a weak mind; is prone to jealousy-kills his loving wife Desdemona -daughter of Brabantio-wife of Othello-“no one but myself…”-kind, fair, but headstrong-is said to be having an affair with Cassio Iago -antagonist-Emilia’s husband-wants to…

Who wrote Othello, and what is its genre? Shakespeare, tragedy What is the main conflict in Othello? Iago ruins Othello and Desdemona’s marriage What is the climax of Othello? Othello vows with Iago to get revenge on Desdemona What is…

Shakespeare lived and wrote during what time period? Elizabethan Era What was the English Renaissance heavily influenced by? arts and drama What acting company was Shakespeare a member of and where are they most known from performing? Lord Chamberlin’s men…

And what’s he then that says I play the villain? When this advice is free I give and honest, probal to thinking and indeed the course to win the Moor again? For ’tis most easy th’ inclining Desdemona to subdue…

Author of ___________________ Name of author William Shakespeare Date of Publication of _____________ name of work was published __________ 1604 Genre of Tragedy/Play/Drama Characteristics of the Genre It’s a classic tragedy, which means that our hero will somehow be faulted…

Shakespeare lived and wrote during what time period? and what was it known as? Elizabethan Era [1564] What was the English Renaissance heavily influenced by? poetry and arts What acting company was Shakespeare a member of and where are they…

“I follow him to serve my turn upon him.” Iago to Roderigo about Othello. Iago is serving under Othello in order to take advantage of him. Shows Iago’s ambition + deceit. “It is as sure as you are Roderigo, were…

What is the purpose of the clown? It provides comic relief. What does Othello’s request for Iago to deliver the letters to the ship’s captain show about his opinion of Iago? Othello trusts him. What are Iago’s motives during his…

Man vs man Capulets vs. Montagues Person vs supernatural R&J vs fate Person vs nature Juliet vs potion Person vs himself Romeo vs romeo (kills himself) Person vs technology Person vs. sword (anyone who died by a sword Person vs…

What is the Capulet house doing at the beginning of this scene? preparing for the wedding(food, invites) How does Juliet treat her parents? she is respectful and apologetic(she apologizes and promises to be obedient [implies she will marry Paris]) What…