Othello Flashcards Essay Examples
Why does Iago hate Othello? Because Othello made Cassio his lieutenant, instead of Iago Why does Iago choose to stay under Othello’s command? To get back at Othello Does Brabantio like Roderigo at first? Why or why not? No, because Roderigo has spent the last few years trying to make Brabantio let him marry his…
shrift confessional beseech earnestly request wooed courted; dated conspire secretly plot importunity repeated requests castigation punishment; criticism advocation a cause or a path of action suborned induced to commit a bad action or perjury
how does the setting shift? it now takes place on the island of cyprus Why is Desdemona worried about Othello Becasue Othello is leaving Cyprus to go fight on his ship Do Iago and Rodrigo really think that Cassio and Desdemona are lovers no, it was just a rumor who does Iago suspect of having…
What is Iago’s complaint in Scene I? In other words, why does Iago hate Othello? For that matter why do Roderigo and Brabantio hate him? He is complaining that he is only lieutenant and Cassio even though Iago had more experience. They hate othello because Rodrigo loves desdemona and othello had her and barbantio doesn’t…
What is Iago’s complaint in scene 1? he was mad because he didnt get a promotion Who was Brabantio, and why did Iago and Roderigo awaken him in the middle of the night? brabantio- desdemonas father, and they wanted to tell him about othello and desdemonas marriage. why did iago leave roderigo at brabantio’s house?…
Why didn’t Iago simply tell Othello right away that Desdemona and Cassio were having an affair? To plant the seed of doubt, More Effective Very Evil What thing did Emilia find and give to Iago? What did Iago intend to do with it? Handkerchief Give it to Cassio to plant in his apartment What was…
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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 that the bawdy conversation is about Cassio and Desdemona. Othello’s fury grows. Lodovico arrives from…
It involves perceived scarce resources What is true with respect to interpersonal conflict? They are not engaged in conflict because conflict must be expressed Felix and Hector are facing differing views, but nothing has been voiced. What is true? All of these are true Frank and Samantha are facing predicaments Conflict is a hammer What…
logos appeal to reason Othello convinces Roderigo that Desdemona and Cassio are sleeping together, and later that he should kill Cassio. pathos appeal to emotion Iago knows Othello loves Desdemona, so he will get particularly upset about her infidelity. ethos Appeal to character “You know I love you” Using Cassio’s reputation metaphor Animal/sexual metaphors intimation…
Why did Iago want Roderigo to anger Cassio? Because he was still angry that Cassio was appointed lieutenant instead of him. What was the puropse of Iago’s plan? To get revenge against Othello for not promoting him. Why did Iago want Cassio to drink more wine? He wanted him to be drunk when Roderigo came…
Themes Themes are the fundamental and often universal ideas explored in a literary work The incompatibility of Military heroism, and love – Othello above all is a solider – Desdemona is Othello’s “fair warrior” he is happiest when he has her with him in the middle of military conquest or business – he predicates his…
What was Iago’s complaint in Scene I? Iago has been passed over for a promotion. Cassio got the promotion to Lieutenant even though Iago had more time in service as a soldier. Cassio got the promotion over Iago because his learning included theory and strategy whereas Iago’s did not. Who was Brabantio, and why did…
Exposition The opening portion of a narrative or drama in which the scene is set, the protagonist is introduced, and the author discloses any other background information necessary for the audience to understand the events that are to follow. Foreshadowing The technique of arranging events and information in such a way that later events are…
Which of the following is true with respect to interpersonal conflict? a. It involves independent parties. b. It involves perceived scarce resources. c. It occurs within oneself. d. It is synonymous with disagreement. b. It involves perceived scarce resources. Felix had been angry with his roommate Hector for some time. Hector was always playing his…
