Iago With the soliloquys and the actions of the plot, it is obvious that Iago’s hatred of Othello is all consuming. His plan is unfolding quickly, and the characters involved will begin to be affected by the lies. Othello He…
Freytag Pyramid of Othello
Exposition part 1 Iago and Roderigo talk and confront Brabantio Exposition part 2 Cassio tells Othello he is called for, and Brabantio insults and accuses him Exposition part 3 Iago reveals his scheme. Othello, Brabantio, and Desdemona speak to the…
July 9, 2019
Othello Act 3 scene 1
Comic relief scene … “Are these, I pray you, wind instruments”- clown Scene 1 is a comic relief scene so it gives the audience emotions a brief pause from the tension of the preceding acts. Cassio meets with a group…
July 9, 2019
Othello vocabulary act 1
bombast pretentious Preferment succession obsequious to show servant qualities grange farmhouse lascivious one with great sexually desires deluding fool someone promulgate spread and make widely known. beguiled charm or enchant alacrity Eagerness quickly
July 9, 2019
Othello Act 2 Scene 3
Context Iago made sure Cassio got drunk. Lost all good sense. Has a fight with Roderigo then Montano then loses his role as lieutenant. Told Cassio to go and speak to Desdemona. Iago is a master of manipulation. Cassio is…
July 9, 2019
Othello Background Information
What is Othello about? Othello is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare. The play tells the story of a powerful general of the Venetian army, Othello, whose life and marriage are ruined by a conniving, deceitful, and envious soldier, Iago.…
July 9, 2019
Othello Act II – Figurative Language
Methinks the wind hath spoke aloud at land. personification What ribs of oak, when MOUNTAINS MELT on them, can hold the mortise? alliteration and metaphor The wind-shaked surge, with high and MONSTROUS MANE alliteration O, my fair warrior! oxymoron When…
July 9, 2019
Othello: Act 1 Questions
Why is roderigo angry at iago? Bc he did not tell Rod that Des and Othello eloped Who got the position Iago wanted? Cassio What does, “We cannot all be masters, nor all masters/Cannot be truly followed”? Just bc someone…
July 9, 2019
Othello Act 2 Questions
Who is Montano? Govt. official in Cypruss For who’s safety does Cassio pray for & why? Othello’s because he wants to make sure he is shipped well because of his importance in the war What kind of relationship does Emilia…
July 9, 2019