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
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| What did Iago and Rodrigo awaken Brabantio in the middle of the night? | To tell him his daughter ran off with the Moor
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| 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.
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| What news does Michael Cassio bring when he enters? | The Duke wants to see Othello, as there is some trouble with the Cyprus colony.
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| How does Brabantio explain Desdemona's affections for Othello? | Othello used black magic/witchcraft on her.
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| 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
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| What accusation does Brabantio make against Othello to the Duke? | That Othello used spells, magic, potions on her
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| 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.
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| To whom does Desdemona pledge herself? | To her husband Othello, as her mother did for Brabantio over her own father.
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| 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.
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| What is Iago's complaint in the beginning of the play? | Cassio got the promotion that he wanted
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| Why does Roderigo dislike Othello so much? | Roderigo loves Desdemona and Othello has her
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| Who is Brabantio? | A powerful, senator with a beautiful daughter
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| Why did Iago leave Rodrigo at Brabantio's house? | Did not want to appear as if he was against Othello
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| What were Brabantio feelings toward Othello before the play began? | Brabanatio welcomed Othello into his home and always listened to his tales
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| 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.
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| 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
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| 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.
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| What is Iago's "parable of the garden"? | Iago will help Roderigo get Desdemona
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| How does Iago manipulate Roderigo? | Gets him to believe that Desdemona loves him and that Othello is evil
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| What is the "real reason" Iago hates Othello? | Othello supposedly slept with his wife
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