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“For when my outward action doth demonstrate The native act and figure of my heart in compliment external,’tis not long after but I will wear my heart upon my sleeve for daws to peck at: I am not what I…

Othello the Moor (black mean); powerful Venetian general; loves Desdemona; trusting and innocent Iago foil to Othello; Othello’s ensign; hates Othello because he did not promote him; deceitful & vengeful. He is the villain Roderigo loves Desdemona; pays Iago to…

where was shakespeare born? stratford apon avon (England) What was unusual about his birthdate? When do scholars think he was born? How did they come up with that date? April 23, 1564- might not be the actual date! We know…

Venice Setting in Act I Cyprus Island.Setting in Act II – V Who sabotages Othello and Desdemona’s marriage Iago Symbol that brings tragedy to Othello and Desdemona Handkerchief What rank does Cassio hold before Othello strips him of it? Lieutenant…

Bianca is… Cassio’s girlfriend Othello wants to kill… Cassio & Desdemona Othello is upset with Desdemona in Act III because… She lost the handkerchief he gave her Cassio asks Bianca to do… Make another handkerchief with the same embroidery pattern…

Abhor to hate,despise,detest Facile easy;simplistic Imminent upcoming Iniquity wickedness; EVIL >=( Insolent disrespectful; rude Lascivious lustful or lewd; inciting sexual desire Obsequious flattering Promulagate announce;to make known Usurped appropriated:(pg-13) Vexation anger Timorous fearful; timid; demonstrating fear Gall annoy; irritate Incur…

Political issues faced by the Venetians at the start of the scene: – A sailor tells them that the Turkish army are setting off to invade Rhodes instead of Cyprus (which was unexpected – possibly to mislead the Venetians) –…

Why did Cassio bring musicians to please the general and politely wake him up “I pray you, wind instruments” comic relief because they are farting “O, thereby hands a tail” comic relief because it is supposed to mean a tail…

Act 4 Scene 1 Iago continues to torment Othello with vivid descriptions of Desdemona’s alleged sexual activity until Othello blacks out. Iago then places Othello where e can see (But not hear) a conversation with Cassio about Bianca, telling Othello…

Why did Iago want Roderigo to anger Cassio? He will start a fight and look unfavorable to Othello. What was the purpose of Iago’s plan? To get revenge. Why did Iago want Cassio to drink more wine? So he will…