Q. What is the theme of the play Othello?
Some of the major themes in this play include racial prejudice, manipulation, and jealousy. Specifically, Othello is regarded as a beast by other characters because he is black. Iago is jealous of Cassio because Othello promotes him to a higher military position.
Q. How is loyalty presented in Othello?
Finally it is Othello himself who is the epitome of loyalty in the play. He exemplifies his loyalty in the beginning when in the senate he is honoured for his successful exploits and his strength in battle. He confesses his loyalty to Desdemona, though he does not fully understand why she loves him to such an extent.
Q. What is the theme of love and hate in Othello?
So from the outset one of the main themes is shown already – the theme of appearance (alongside the theme of race). The theme of hate is insinuated through Iago’s passion and drive for revenge in act one. It is shown that Othello obviously trusts Iago and regards him as a close friend.
Q. How is the theme of jealousy presented in Othello?
Jealousy runs the characters’ lives in Othello from the beginning of the play, when Roderigo is envi- ous of Othello because he wishes to be with Desdemona, and to the end of the play, when Othello is furious with envy because he believes Cassio and Desdemona have been engaging in an affair.
Q. What does Iago symbolize?
Iago represents evil and cruelty for its own sake. He is deeply unpleasant, and this is revealed to the audience in no uncertain terms in his numerous asides.
Q. Why did Iago kill his wife?
Iago is furious about being overlooked for promotion and plots to take revenge against his General; Othello, the Moor of Venice. Iago manipulates Othello into believing his wife Desdemona is unfaithful, stirring Othello’s jealousy. Othello allows jealousy to consume him, murders Desdemona, and then kills himself.
Q. What is the most important scene in Othello?
Othello wants Cassio dead, Iago agrees to do it, and then Othello wonders how to kill Desdemona. This scene, often called the “temptation scene,” is the most important scene in the entire play and one of the most well-known scenes in all drama.
Q. Is Roderigo in love with Desdemona?
He loves Desdemona so much that he says that he cannot live if she is not with him, as explained by his quote, “I will incontinently drown myself.” (I. iii, 302). Roderigo’s love for Desdemona blurs his judgement and he spends almost all of his money in an attempt to win her love in Cyprus.
Q. Who killed Emilia in Othello?
Iago
Q. Who killed Cassio in Othello?
Q. Who died first in Othello?
In the scene in the dark, Cassio is wounded in the leg, and Roderigo is killed by Iago in the dark. In the final scene, Othello (thinking she has cuckolded him with Cassio) murders Desdemona; and, in another husband-murders-wife parallel, when she speaks out about what he has done, Iago murders Emilia.
Q. What happened to Cassio at the end of Othello?
By the end of the play, he has realized that Iago is responsible for Desdemona’s death, and he helps Othello understand Iago’s treachery. Cassio ends the play in a position of significant authority and responsibility: Ludovico commands that “Cassio rules in Cyprus” (5.2.) and entrusts him with punishing Iago.
Q. Why is Iago responsible for Desdemona’s death?
Iago is responsible for Desdemona’s murder because he manipulated Othello; however, Othello is more accountable for the crime because he was too trusting of Iago. Iago did not kill Desdemona himself, but he is still to blame for her death.
Q. What would Iago gain from Roderigo’s death Cassio’s?
How would Iago gain from Roderigo’s death? Cassio’s? If Roderigo would die, Iago wouldn’t have to own up to stealing the jewels he was supposed to be giving to Desdemona from Roderigo. If Cassio would die, Iago’s lies to Othello would be safe.
Q. What was Iago’s reply to Roderigo’s complaint?
Midterm
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What was Roderigo’s complaint, and what was Iago’s reply to it? | Roderigo was love sick & depressed about winning over Desdemonda now that she was married. Iago tells him to use reason, hold back his passion and they will get revenge! |
Q. Who will get the blame for the attack on Cassio if Iago has his way?
Roderigo
Q. Why doesn’t Othello kill Iago?
Othello doesnt kill Iago because he believes that death can brung you more happiness than life. So to make Iago suffer, he keeps him alive. What do you believe that Cassio will do with “honest” Iago?
Q. What is Othello finally beginning to realize?
Othello is beginning to realize that Desdemona did not have an affair with Cassio and that Iago has been lying the entire time. Othello attacks Iago because he finally realizes that he was tricked. Desdemona was always faithful to him and she did not need to be murdered.
Q. What does the play Othello say about friendship and loyalty?
Shakespeare wrote the relationship between Othello and Cassio to be that of friendship that consists of loyalty and honesty. After falling into Iago’s trap and believing his dishonest words, Othello says”Within these three days let me hear thee sayThat Cassio’s not alive. ” (3.
Q. Was Cassio friends with Othello?
Cassio accompanied Othello as his friend when he was courting Desdemona. He is popular, he speaks well, and he is lively and trusting. Iago eventually convinces Othello that Cassio is Desdemona’s paramour. Cassio is appointed governor of Cyprus after Othello’s death.
Q. What is Cassio’s job?
Cassio is a young and inexperienced soldier, whose high position is much resented by Iago. Truly devoted to Othello, Cassio is extremely ashamed after being implicated in a drunken brawl on Cyprus and losing his place as lieutenant.
Q. How is Iago intelligent?
Iago is an intelligent character who uses his tactical deftness to manipulate others. He is clever, eloquent, charismatic, strongly talented in improvising, and always has a clear feeling for timing. He is able to create an exact analysis of other people’s constitutions and weaknesses.
Q. Is Iago smart?
Iago is smart. He is an expert judge of people and their characters and uses this to his advantage. For example, he knows Roderigo is in love with Desdemona and figures that he would do anything to have her as his own.
Q. Why is Iago so good at manipulating?
The main reason that Iago had success on manipulating Othello was based on the social differences of these two characters. Iago used his “honesty” image to cover up his true desires. “Honest” Iago told numerous lies and came up with clever strategies.
Q. Who does Iago call the true general?
Desdemona
Q. What two reasons does Iago want Cassio dead?
Roderigo and Iago will attack him and kill him. For what two reasons does he say he wants Cassio dead? Iago wants Cassio dead because he says Cassio has a good character that makes Iago look bad, and if Othello confronts Cassio then his plan will be foiled.
Q. How is Iago selfish?
Example One. Explanation: Iago is so selfish that he is willing to take away the happiness of an innocent man. In this quote he says that he will make sure Cassio is not happy ever again. The unhappiness of Cassio makes Iago very joyful.
Q. How is Iago jealous?
He is consumed with jealousy of Cassio and masked with hatred of Othello because he was not chosen as lieutenant, Cassio was. Iago is selfish in that he wants everyone to feel as he does so he engineers the jealousy of other characters. This scene is significant in that it immediately portrays Iago as a villain.
