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Emilia “The world’s a huge thing; it is a great price for a small vice.” Emilia “And have not we affection,Desires for sport and fraility as men have?” Emilia “I will not charm my tongue.” Emilia “They eat us hungerly…

True or false emilias word is good enough for othello? False What terrible name does othello call desdemona? ***** Why is desdemona confused of othellos anger and accusations? Because she is innocent What does othello ask emilia? If she saw…

How does the way Shakespeare begins the play immediately involve the audience? Describe the use of exposition in Act I. The conversation between Iago & Roderigo brings in the attention of the audience. The first part of the play is…

Othello protagonist; hero; Moor and general of Venetian army; gullible and older Iago Othello’s ensign (standard bearer); antagonist; manipulative and destructive Desdemona daughter of Brabantio; married to Othello; smothered to death by Othello Cassio Othello’s lieutenant; resented by Iago; loses…

Where does ACT IV of Othello take place? Cyprus Name TWO of the “deadly sins” exhibited by Iago. anger (wrath)envy (jealousy)gluttony (over-indulgence)pride greed At the very beginning of Act IV, who was the last person to have the handkerchief? Bianca…

What does Cassio convince Desdemona to do for him? Talk to Othello so he can get his job back. Why does Cassio leave before Othello arrives? He afraid and embarrassed. Does not want Othello to know all this. The line…

What is the Military problem in the beginning of Scene 3? Conflict is challenging the Venetian stronghold of Cyprus. There are also reports that Turkish ships are headed towards the island. Brabantio announces what to Othello about Desdemona? He announces…

The Willow Song As Desdemona is preparing for bed the night she will be murdered, she starts singing a song about willow trees. This song, supposedly sung originally by one of Desdemona’s mother’s servants who loved a crazy guy, reflects…

Andrew Green on truth the audience is continually forced to recognise the gap which lies between utterance and truth Giles Block on words in plays it is usually the one who has the best words who comes out on top…

I thought the king had more affected the Duke of Albany than Cornwall Conferring them on younger strengths Our daughters’ several dowers Which of you shall we say doth love us most? Dearer than eyesight, space, liberty Here I disclaim…