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What is Iago trying to do to Othello at the beginning of Scene 1? He is trying to get him to hide and spy on Cassio. What happens to Othello when Iago tells him that Cassio has bragged about Desdemona?…

What are Iago and Othello discussing at the beginning of Act 4? The lost handkerchief what does Othello do after Iago lies about overhearing Cassio brag about being with Desdemona? He goes into a trance-like state Who does Iago send…

What does Iago say he will do for Cassio? He said he will send Desdemona to him to help him get his position as lieutenant back. What does Desdemona promise she will do for Cassio? She promises to get Cassio’s…

Allusion “(Act 3, scene 3, line 442): “”As Dian’s visage””Othello is making reference to the goddess of chasity” Allusion “(Act 4, scene 2, line 88):”” and the moon winks…””Othello once again references Diana or Cynthia the goddess of chasity.” Allusion…

Parts of a tragic hero GreatGood manHappyTragic flawAccepts everything is his faultDies Iago’s plan Part 1: Convince Roderigo that Cassio and Desdemona are secretly in lovePart 2: Have Roderigo anger CassioPart 3: Get Cassio drunkPart 4: Iago will tell Othello…

When the character says his/her thoughts out loud while facing eachother Soliloquy When the character speaks out loud while facing the audience Aside A 10 syllable stanza, 5 stressed syllables and 5 unstressed Iambic Pentameter A play on words tht…

Roderigo killed by Cassio Othello suicide Desdemona killed by Othello Emilia killed by Iago Brabantio dies of heartbreak

Othello the moor of venice and a general in the venetian army Desdemona Othello’s wife and daughter of brabantio a venetian senator Iago Orthello’s ensign Emilia Iago’s wife & attendant to Desdemona Cassio Othello’s Lieutenant, a Florentine Roderigo A suiter…

What is Lear’s flaw at the beginning of the play? He values appearance over reality. By the end of the play, whom does Lear value above everyone else? Cordelia Which of the play’s villains fights against the established social order?…

Which of you shall we say doth love us most? King Lear to daughters, beginning the ridiculous ‘love test’ Unhappy that I am, I cannot heave My heart into my mouth. I love your majesty According to my bond; no…