What do Othello and Iago discuss at the beginning of the scene? Why? | They are describing Cassio affair with Desdemona; to get Othello even more jealous. |
What evidence shows that Othello’s suspicions about Desdemona have affected his physical health? | He’s has been having siezures. |
What comfort does Iago suggest to assuage Othello’s rage? | A lot of people get cheated on. |
What charade does Iago engineer as Othello stands out of Cassio’s sight? | Iago pretends that Cassio is talking about Desdemona when Cassio is really talking about Bianca. |
What gesture by Bianca throws Othello beyond the reach of reason? | She (Bianca) throws back the handkerchief to Cassio, and Othello sees this and realizes that the handkerchief is his (Othello). |
Othello catalogs some of Desdemona’s good qualities. What are they? | She sows well, good musician, sings well, witty, and creative. |
What does Iago tell Othello to do to Desdemona? Why? | To strangle her to death or choke her death at the scene of the crime; get revenge for her cheating on him (Othello). |
Who is Lodovico? Why does he arrive in Cyprus? | Desdemona’s cousin; To give Othello a letter saying that Othello should come back to Venice, and Cassio is going to stay in Cyprus. |
What action of Othello shocks both Desdemona and Lodovico? | He (Othello) slaps her. |
What does Iago want Lodovico to conclude about all of these events? | That Othello is losing his mind, and he is cruel and mean. |
World Litterature Othello Act 4, Scene 1
July 11, 2019