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LD Othello Act I

LD Othello Act 1 Review

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What two reasons does Iago give for his hatred of Othello? He gave the lieutenant's job's to Cassio. He suspects that Othello has slept with his wife Emilia
What did Iago and Rodrigo awaken Brabantio in the middle of the night? To tell him his daughter ran off with the Moor
How does Iago make himself look favorable in Othello's eyes? He pretends to be so angry with Roderigo that he would stab him. He warns Othello that Brabantio is coming to break up his marriage.
What news does Michael Cassio bring when he enters? The Duke wants to see Othello, as there is some trouble with the Cyprus colony.
How does Brabantio explain Desdemona's affections for Othello? Othello used black magic/witchcraft on her.
What is the military issue that the Duke of Venice and his senators discuss? The Turkish fleet sailing for Rhodes is actually a decoy for the real attack on Cyprus
What accusation does Brabantio make against Othello to the Duke? That Othello used spells, magic, potions on her
What explanation does Othello give as cause for Desdemona's affection for him? That he told her many stories of his hard but exciting life and that she did pity him for his adventures.
To whom does Desdemona pledge herself? To her husband Othello, as her mother did for Brabantio over her own father.
In the final speech of Act I, what does Iago plan to do to further his plot against Othello? He plans to make Othello jealous of Cassio to ruin his marriage.
What is Iago's complaint in the beginning of the play? Cassio got the promotion that he wanted
Why does Roderigo dislike Othello so much? Roderigo loves Desdemona and Othello has her
Who is Brabantio? A powerful, senator with a beautiful daughter
Why did Iago leave Rodrigo at Brabantio's house? Did not want to appear as if he was against Othello
What were Brabantio feelings toward Othello before the play began? Brabanatio welcomed Othello into his home and always listened to his tales
What is the Duke's reply after listening to both sides about Othello's marriage to Desdemona? Says he thinks Othello would win his daughter under the same circumstances and tells Brabantio to make the best of the situation.
What impending crisis do the Duke and his senators face at the beginning of Act I, Scene III? The turks are going to attack Cyprus
What assurances does Othello offer the Council that he will take care of business, even if his wife is with him? That he will rule over the city.
What is Iago's "parable of the garden"? Iago will help Roderigo get Desdemona
How does Iago manipulate Roderigo? Gets him to believe that Desdemona loves him and that Othello is evil
What is the "real reason" Iago hates Othello? Othello supposedly slept with his wife
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