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Verbal irony irony in which a person says or writes one thing and means another, or uses words to convey a meaning that is opposite of the literal meaning. Situational irony irony involving a situation in which actions have an…

What does Othello do to Woo Desdemona? Tells her stories of his past Lago serves under Othello in the Military True Brabantio accuses Othello of using witchcraft towards Desdemona True In saying “I do suspect the lusty Moor has leaped…

Desdemona’s father is Brabantio Which character recruits lago to woo Desdemona for himself? Rodrigo Who does Othello allow to bring Desdemona to Cyprus? Iago What event delays Othello’s arrival on Cyprus? a storm How does Cassio feel about Desdemona? she…

Othello a Moorish general in the Venetian army; married to Desdemona Desdemona a Venetian lady; Brabantio’s daughter; married to Othello Brabantio a Venetian senator; Desdemona’s father Iago Othello’s standard-bearer; manipulative towards everybody and destructive to their relationships Emilia Iago’s wife;…

“Assure thee, If I do vow a friendship, I’ll perform it to the last article.” Desdemona Prithee, no more. Let him come when he will, I will deny thee nothing. Othello Excellent wretch! Perdition catch my soul But I do…

What does Roderigo want more than anything else? Desdemona What two reasons does Iago give for being upset with Othello at the beginning of the play? Giving his position to Cassio and a rumor saying that Othello slept with Emilia.…

How does Shakespeare get the audience’s immediate attention? Racial Slurs and Brings the Reader into the middle of the Action. Why is Roderigo angry and frustrated? He did not get to marry Desdemona, Othello did. Why does Iago resent Othello?…

“O heavens, If you do love old men, if your sweet sway show obedience, if you yourselves are old, make it your cause. Send down, and take my part.” (2.4.217-220) Lear Justice in the form of praying to the pagan…

Where does the play begin? King Lear’s court. CONTEXT: What is the significance about the choice of performance at court during Christmas 1606? St Stephens Night, now known as Boxing Day, was traditionally associated with hospitality to the poor and…

Abate To reduce in intensity or amount Amity Friendship Auspicious Favorable Baseness The quality of lacking higher values Bedlam A place or scene of wild and mad uproar; an extremely confusing scene Beguile To deceive, to mislead, to persuade with…