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What is a Moor? A member of northwestern African Muslim people of mixed Berber and Arab decent When was Othello first performed November 1, 1604 How many characters (total) are there in Othello? How does this compare to other Shakespearean…

quote 1 A man of honesty and trust to his conveyness i assign my wife. quote 2 “Lie- With her ? With her, on her, what you will?” Quote 3 “Nay, yet be wise; Yet we see nothing done, she…

homage (noun):special honor or respect shown publicly native (adj) associated with the country, region, or circumstances of a person’s birthexisting in or belonging in one by naturesynonym: innate timorous (adj)showing or suffering from nervousness, fear, or a lack of confidence…

Othello main character; general within the army; married to Desdemona; tragic hero Desdemona othello’s wife Iago second-in-command of Othello; wants revenge on Othello for not being promoted into higher ranks; known as honest even though he is not Brabantio Father…

Othello GeneralDesdemona’s Husband Iago Othello’s AncientAntagonist Desdemona Othello’s Wife Emilia Iago’s WifeDesdemona’s Handmaiden Cassio Othello’s LieutenantBianca’s Love Interest The Moor Othello Brabantio SenatorDesdemona’s Father Lodovico SenatorDesdemona’s Cousin Roderigo One Sided Love Toward DesdemonaIago’s Sidekick Bianca ProstituteCassio’s Love Interst

Context of the play “Othello” demonstrates many aspects of dramatic tragedy. Shakespeare wrote the play in 1603, giving it the full title of “The Tragedy of Othello, the Moor of Venice.” The play is a good example of how tragedy…

How would the Capulets and Montagues describe the theme of “Romeo and Juliet” ? a. Hatred between two families can rob people of what they hold dearest.b. Young people are foolish and irresponsible when they are in love.c. Love is…

When and where was Shakespeare born? He was born in Stratford-upon-Avon, U.K. in the 1500’s Who was Shakespeare married to? Anne Hathaway What was Shakespeare’s acting troupe called? The Lord Chamberlain’s Men What did Shakespeare build? The Globe Name Five…

What does Friar Laurence compare love of romeo and juliet to Honey (they will get sick of eachother since they based their love on looks)Gunpowder (small spark could det them off) How does Benvolio show himself to be a resoning…

Part, fools! Put up your swords. You know not what you do Benvolio What, art thou drawn among these heartless hinds? Turn thee, benvolio; look upon thy death tybalt I do but keep my peace. Put up thy sword or…