Othello Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Does othello show megalopsychia? [ARISTOTELIAN] - ️️Othello is of high military status and respected by many being described as 'noble' and he is 'far more fair than black' However it's his journey from 'sold to slavery' and escaping 'cannibals' to his military position is what perhaps gives him his greatness of soul. He describes himself of having a 'perfect soul'. What adds to this is that due to racism not everyone sees him like this but he still sees himself like this (unti...

Context of the play - ️️"Othello" demonstrates many aspects of dramatic tragedy. Shakespeare wrote the play in 1603, giving it the full title of "The Tragedy of Othello, the Moor of Venice." The play is a good example of how tragedy works as a dramatic form. The play is widely viewed as a domestic tragedy between a husband and a wife that STEMS FROM FUNDAMENTAL FEELINGS OF JEALOUSY. There is the wider context of the conflict between the Venetians and Turks that is happening as part of ...

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. Who is Othello's first lieutenant as the play begins? - ️️Cassio How does Othello describe Iago? - ️️An honest man. What is Iago jealous, or envious, of? - ️️He is jealous of Cassio for stealing his position. For what reason ...

According to reports, where is the Turkish fleet headed? - ️️The Turkish Fleet is headed to Cyprus or Rhodes. They are unsure which one they are headed for. Brabantio again accuses Othello of witchcraft. Othello, however, explains the "whole course of love" between himself and Desdemona. According to his monologue (starting with line 149), how did their relationship develop? - ️️Desdemona liked to listen to Othello's stories and she wanted to help him in his brave adventures. Othel...

What is Roderigo's relationship with Iago? - ️️Relationship if financial Why is Iago angry at Othello? - ️️I ago was not promoted when he should have been How do Iago and Rodreigo announce Desdemona's marriage to Brabantio? - ️️They shouted it Why would Brabantio be upset about his daughter marrying Othello? - ️️It's not of her nature and would make her father look bad To whom does Brabantio appeal to hopefully annul the marriage? - ️️To the Duke Why has Oth...

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 daughter Desdemona What does Brabantio think made his daughter run of with Othello? - ️️He says that Othello enchanted her What character traits d...

Othello (full title: The Tragedy of Othello, the Moor of Venice) is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare, probably in 1603. The story revolves around two characters, Othello and Iago. Othello is a Moorish military commander who was serving as a general of the Venetian army in defence of Cyprus against invasion by Ottoman Turks. He has recently married Desdemona, a beautiful and wealthy Venetian lady much younger than himself, against the wishes of her Portrait in oil painting of ...

Othello Quiz Questions Latest Update Graded A+ At the beginning of the play, why is Iago jealous of Michael Cassio? Othello has promoted Cassio instead of Iago. Roderigo and Iago awaken Brabantio in order to tell him what news? His daughter has eloped. Why does the Duke send for Othello in Act 1, Scene 2? A Turkish fleet is sailing for Cyprus. Who defends Othello against Brabantio's accusations before the counsel? Desdemona Act 2 opens in what location? Cyprus Ironically,...

Othello Questions and Answers Graded A+ Does othello show megalopsychia? [ARISTOTELIAN] Othello is of high military status and respected by many being described as 'noble' and he is 'far more fair than black' However it's his journey from 'sold to slavery' and escaping 'cannibals' to his military position is what perhaps gives him his greatness of soul. He describes himself of having a 'perfect soul'. What adds to this is that due to racism not everyone sees him like this ...