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What genre does Othello fit into? Tragedy Shakespeare likes the ideas of ______ and ______, and how they fit into what 3 areas of life? fidelity/infidelity; cultural, relational, and political issues There are ___ married and ____ unmarried couples in…

Othello General in charge of the Venican Army Desdemona daughter of Venetian who left to marry Othello Emilia handmaiden to Desdemona and wife of Iago Iago Jealous ensign who serves under Othello Michael Cassio Lieutenant to Othello Roderigo Simpleminded fool…

(Act 4, scene 2, line 88):” and the moon winks…” Allusion- Othello once again references Diana or Cynthia the goddess of chasity. (Act 4, scene 2, line 106):” That have the office opposite to Saint Peter….” Allusion- Othello is referencing…

According to reports, where is the Turkish fleet headed? The Turkish Fleet is headed to Cyprus or Rhodes. They are unsure which one they are headed for. Brabantio again accuses Othello of witchcraft. Othello, however, explains the “whole course of…

What does Roderigo accuse Iago of doing in the opening lines of the play? He’s accusing Iago of keeping the appointment of Cassio as lieutenant to himself. What reasons does Iago give Roderigo for his dislike of the Moor? He…

“ignorant of European women” Bradley about Othello “Desdemona has no character of her own” Sinfield about women “I’ll intermingle everything he does with Cassio’s suit” Desdemona creates her own downfall because he is so eager to commend cassio to Othello…

Iago’s jealousy- is he double-bluffing Othello here? Remember he is jealous of Othello oft my jealousy shapes faults that are not Imperative- Othello is getting frustrated I prithee speak to me Iago talking about Cassio Men should be what they…

3.1 What does Iago say he will do for Cassio? He said he will send Desdemona to him 3.2 What does Desdemona promise she will do for Cassio? She promises to get Cassio’s job back 3.2 How does Iago react…

How would Iago gain from Roderigo’s death? Cassio’s? If Roderigo would die, Iago wouldn’t have to own up to stealing the jewels he was supposed to be giving to Desdemona from Roderigo. If Cassio would die, Iago’s lies to Othello…

What news about Albany, Cornwall, and the King of France does Kent reveal to the Gentleman? Kent explains to the Gentleman that the division between Albany and Cornwall has intensified. He also reveals that the King of France plans to…