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In an effort to win Othello’s good graces, Cassio sends ________ musicians to play music beneath the general’s window. during Othello’s and Desdemona’s discussion about cassio’s case, Desdemona pleaded for _______ cassio Othello assures her that he will speak to…

What are stock characters? a character based on traits and characteristics of a stereotype Why use stock characters? relatable, likable, guaranteed reaction Iago- the ‘malcontent’- the character discontent with the social structure and characters in the play and is often…

How does Othello begin in medias res (in the middle of a conflict) Why did Roderigo and Iago go to Brabantio’s house to expose Othello and Desdemona What were Roderigo’s intentions of going to Brabantio’s house to get Othello in…

” I am sorry for your displease”- E – has emotions ” Thy solicitors shall rather die”- D – foreshadow her death she will rater die than stop helping him “green-eyed monster”- L – connotations of jealousy, evil and witch…

Othello Venetian general from North Africa; title character; kills himself after he is stripped of his rank Desdemona Othello’s wife and daughter of the Venetian general Brabantio; is killed by Othello, but lies to protect him Brabantio Venetian senator; Desdemona’s…

“An old black ram is tupping your white ewe”. (1)Iago to Barbantio.(2) Animal imagery, black vs white, beastiality. Iago is reducing Othello to an animal. (3)Humiliating/belittling Othello to get him mad over time. “you’ll have your daughter covered with a…

Baseness Def. A low moral ground; selfishness Usurped Def. Use without authority or right; Emily wrongfully Sated Def. To fill to excess; to act greedily Surfeit Def. Excess; an excessive amount Paragons Def. A model or pattern of excellence or…

Shrift noun 1. Confession, especially to a priest sentence: Go to see a shrift this Sunday. 1.1 Absolution by a priest Importune verb1. Ask (someone) pressingly and persistently for or to do something sentence: She importunes me to put the…

why does benvolio want to retire from the streets of verona? it’s hot, the capulets are out, and people will get agitated quickly in the hot weather how do benvolio’s opening lines characterize him? he doesnt want to fight like…

Entering saying this line BENVOLIO: I pray thee, good Mercutio, lets retire: The day is hot, the Capels abroad, and if we meet we shall not scape a brawl, for now, these hot days is the mad blood stirring. MERCUTIO:…