Othello character Guides d'étude, Notes de cours & Résumés

These were the notes I used for my Othello responses! This document includes literary criticisms and quotes for the following characters: - Desdemona - Cassio - Othello - Emilia - Roderigo - Bianca - Iago I also include "critics over time" which is a brief explanation of how the interpretation/ the criticism of the character has changed over time. Although "critics over time" is not explicitly mentioned in the mark scheme, I still think it allows for a more evaluative response/ ...

Othello - ANSWER A Moorish general in the Venetian army; main character/Governor of Cyprus; Jealousy is his fatal flaw Desdemona - ANSWER Othello's wife Brabantio - ANSWER Desdemona's father; a Venetian senator Iago - ANSWER Othello's "ancient"; villain of the play and master manipulator Emilia - ANSWER Iago's wife; Desdemona's attendant Cassio - ANSWER Othello's second in command/lieutenant; has a major drinking problem Roderigo - ANSWER Iago's pawn. In love with Desd...

2023 AQA AS ENGLISH LITERATURE A 7711/1 Paper 1 Love through the ages: Shakespeare and poetry Question Paper & Mark scheme (Merged) June 2023 [VERIFIED] AS ENGLISH LITERATURE A Paper 1 Love through the ages: Shakespeare and poetry Thursday 18 May 2023 Morning Time allowed: 1 hour 30 minutes Materials For this paper you must have: • an AQA 12-page answer book. Instructions • Use black ink or black ball-point pen. • Write the information required on the front of your answer book....

Othello Test Review (Comprehension Questions) With Verified Solutions Why does Iago hate Othello? - ANS Because Othello made Cassio his lieutenant, instead of Iago Why does Iago choose to stay under Othello's command? - ANS To get back at Othello Does Brabantio like Roderigo at first? Why or why not? - ANS 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 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,...

Why does Iago hate Othello? - ANSWER Because Othello made Cassio his lieutenant, instead of Iago Why does Iago choose to stay under Othello's command? - ANSWER To get back at Othello Does Brabantio like Roderigo at first? Why or why not? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER He says that Othello enchanted her What character trai...

Othello Test Review Questions and Answers 100% VerifiedOthello Test Review Questions and Answers 100% VerifiedOthello Test Review Questions and Answers 100% VerifiedOthello Test Review Questions and Answers 100% Verified "I must show out a flag and sign of love, Which is indeed but a sign." - ANSWER Iago to Othello; reveals his intentions to be false "But that I love the gentle Desdemona, I would not my unhoused free condition put into circumscription and confine for the sea's worth?" -...

Allusion - correct answer-A brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing or idea of historical, cultural, literary or political significance. It does not describe in detail the person or thing to which it refers. It is just a passing comment and the writer expects the reader to possess enough knowledge to spot the allusion and grasp its importance in a text. Allusion Examples - correct answer--"Don't act like a Romeo in front of her." - "Romeo" is a reference to Shakespeare's ...

OTHELLO TEST STUDY GUIDE ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION Othello A Moorish general in the Venetian army; main character/Governor of Cyprus; Jealousy is his fatal flaw Desdemona Othello's wife Brabantio Desdemona's father; a Venetian senator Iago Othello's "ancient"; villain of the play and master manipulator Emilia Iago's wife; Desdemona's attendant Cassio Othello's second in command/lieutenant; has a major drinking problem Roderigo Iago's pawn. In ...

Shakespeare Context - correct answer-Wasn't born into a privileged family, received no more than a grammar school education Married Anne Hathaway (1582) but left his family behind around 1590 and moved to London, where he became an actor and playwright Was an immediate success and soon became the most popular playwright of the day Retired as a rich and prominent man to Stratford-upon-Avon in 1613, and died three years later Historical Context - correct answer-11th-15thC: Catholics battle...