OTHELLO Exam With Complete Solutions 2024

OTHELLO Exam With Complete Solutions 2024ACT I (AO1) - correct answer-OTHELLO: THE HERO DRIVEN BY LOVE: The Moor Othello, a respected general, has secretly married a wealthy Venetian aristocrat, Desdemona. Her father, Barbantio, is informed of this (on the night of the marriage) by Roderigo, who had hoped to marry Desdemona himself. Barbantio goes in search of Othello and then makes his way to the Senate where he accuses Othello of bewitching his daughter; "That thou hast practised on her with foul charms, abused her delicate youth with drugs or minerals." (Act I, Scene 2) "She is abused, stolen from me, corrupted by spells and medicines." (ACT I, Scene 3) (possible context of black people and witches) Barbantio's accusations are proved false when Othello and Desdemona explain how they fell in love. The Duke of Venice tries to reconcile Barbantio to his daughter's marriage but the angry father disowns Desdemona. "That I have ta'en away this old man's daughter, it is most true. True, I have married her. The very head and front of my offending Hath this extent, no more." (Act I, Scene 3) (It's true that I've taken this man's daughter from him and married her. But that's my only offence. There's nothing more.) "Her father loved me, oft invited me, Still questioned me the story of my life From year to year, the battles, sieges, fortunes, That I have passed...She'd come again and with a greedy ear" (Act I, Scene 3) (Desdemona used to listen attentively. If she had to go do some household chore, I noticed that she'd always come back quickly to hear more of my stories. Desdemona fell in love with Othello and his past. Compelling stories that captured Desdemona's heart.) The Senate sends Othello to defend Cyprus from a Turkish invasion. Desdemona asks to be allowed to accompany her husband, She is put in the care of Othello's ensign, Iago. Iago's wife, Emilia, is to be Desdemona's lady-in-w ACT II (AO1) - correct answer-PERSONAL & POLITICAL CONFLICT IN CYPRUS: The action moves to Cyprus. The threat of military invasion is removed when the Turkish fleet is destroyed in a storm, which Othello, Desdemona, and Iago pass through safely.