In the beginning, why is Roderigo mad at Iago?
For knowing Desdemona married Othello
What reason does Iago give for hating Othello?
Hates Othello for not giving him a higher status
Who is Cassio?
Othello's lieutenant
What position is Iago assigned?
Ancient
What two types of men does Iago describe?
1. Someone who follows their boss/duty
2. Men who keep their heart to themselves for his benefit
Which type does he profess himself to be?
Someone who follows a path that benefits himself
How does Iago plan to "poison (Othello's) delight"?
Call Desdemona's father and relatives, get them angry & annoyed
How does Brabantio know Roderigo?
Knows Roderigo as the suitor for his daughter
What has he told Roderigo in the past?
His daughter is not for him
What has Desdemona done?
Married Othello
Why does the Venetian gov. need Othello?
Because he's a great general
What does Brabantio say of his daughter's possible marriage to Othello?
That she is unhappy
How does Brabantio feel about Roderigo now?
Brabantio prefers Roderigo to marry Desdemona over Othello
What does Iago claim he wanted to do to Roderigo?
Says he could've killed Roderigo for speaking ill of Othello
What might Brabantio have the power to do?
Break up the marriage
Who comes to find Othello at the inn?
Cassio and officers
What news do they have for him?
The duke is looking for Othello to talk of Cyprus
To what does Iago compare Desdemona?
A prize
How does Othello respond to the threat of violence?
Put your swords away, you are not going to use them
Of what does Brabantio accuse Othello?
Othello is practicing magic on him (stereotype of Africans)
What do all the scouts' reports confirm?
Have reports of the Turkish fleet (enemy) heading for Cyprus
Why are the Turks heading for Rhodes? Why would they not attack Rhodes, according to the First Senator?
Unsure whether the ships are heading for Rhodes or Cyprus. Likely heading towards Cyprus
How are the First Senator's suspicions proved correct? What are the Turks doing?
The Turks are sailing towards Cyprus
What does Brabantio say has happened to his daughter? How does the Duke respond?
His daughter has been corrupted and the Duke tells Brabantio that whoever did this to her, you can punish him however you want.
How does Othello show modesty in his response?
He's saying he only knows about war and isn't an elegant man, but if you have patience he'll talk about how Desdemona and himself fell in love. He humbles himself & talks himself up. Reminds them what he has done for the country
How does Brabantio describe his daughter?
Shy, innocent
Why does he continue to claim that Othello must have given Desdemona "mixtures powerful o'er the blood"?
Because Brabantio claims Desdemona is not capable of marrying Othello
Whom does Othello wish to speak on his behalf? What does he say Brabantio can do if she says the opposite?
Desdemona & You can fire / execute him
How did Othello and Desdemona meet?
Brabantio would invite Othello over all the time to talk about his war stories
What hint did Desdemona give Othello?
If only she could find a guy exactly like him or if he had a friend that was extremely similar to himself.
Why, according to Othello did Desdemona fall in love with him, and he with her?
Fell in love over the stories he shared
Whom does Desdemona say she must obey?
Her husband, just as her mother did
What advice does the Duke give Brabantio?
It's not as bad as you think it is
Does Brabantio appreciate the advice?
No, he says that's easy for you to say ; doesn't mean anything to him
What expedition must Othello undertake?
Othello will take Montano's place as governor and defend Cyprus
What does Desdemona ask of the Duke?
She doesn't want to have peace without earning it, so she's asking to go to war with Othello
Who will escort Desdemona to Cyprus?
Othello assigns Iago to escort her
What does Othello say about this man?
He is a honest and trustworthy person
What ominous warning does Brabantio give Othello?
If she can deceive her father, she can deceive you
What does Roderigo say he will do?
Kill himself
What does Iago believe is more powerful: willpower and reason, or emotion and sentiment?
willpower and reason
What is Iago's opinion on love?
merely an offshoot of love
What does Iago say Roderigo must do?
Disguse himself and go to war
Why, according to Iago, is Othello's marriage destined to fail?
If one argument starts up between Othello and Desdemona then they will separate equally rapidly
What will Roderigo do in order to "put money in his purse"?
sells all his land
How will Iago use Cassio in his plot to get revenge on Othello?
Will make it seem like Desdemona will cheat on Othello with Cassio
What does Iago say of Othello's nature?
Othello thinks everyone is honest and listens to him
What can Iago do because of it?
He can deceive him easily