othello act 1

from rodrigos first speech it appears that he paid iago for something. can you tell what it was

he paid iago money to keep him informed about desdemona

iago says he hates othello. for what reason?

othello chose lassi to he lieutenant instead of cassio

what does iago say of cassio

he says that cassio has little military experience, while he has had a lot

what two kinds of followers are there according to iago?

those that wear themselves out trying to please their master, and those who pay attention to their own needs

how do iago and redrigo stir up trouble?

they stand outside desdemona fathers house and wake him up

what is brabantios reaction to Iago and Rodrigos ruckus?

at first he does not believe them; but after he checks and finds desdemona missing he is upseet

what does iago make sure he leaves before Brabantio comes out of the house?

he does no want anyone to know that he is not a loyal friend to othello

earlier Brabantio has told reodrigo that there is no way that Rodrigo is suitable for Desdemona. What does he say to Rodrigo after finding out about her and othello

he syas he wishes that Rodrigo had he r

Why does Iago say he wished to kill Rodrigo? what reason does he give for not killing him?

he tells Othello that Rodrigo spoke badly of othello and he felt like stabbing him, but his conscience held him back

why is othello not worried about brabantios wrath?

he believes he is to valuable to the state

Iago tells othello that Brabantio and his friends are coming and it is best if othello goes into the house. What is othello's response.

he says he is not going to hide because he had nothing to be ashamed of

As othello is about to leave for the senate, brabantio and his supporters show up and draw their swords. How would you describe Othello when he responds?

he seems exceptionally calm and in control

what does brabantio accuse othello of

he claims othello is guilty of stealing his daughter

brabantio wishes to arrest othello and hold him in jail union he can be brought to court. What forces him to change his plans?

othello tells brabantio that the duke would be upset if othello were arrested because at that moment the duke awaits him

why is brabantios new plan? (act 1)

he wishes to see the duke and plead the case for othello's arrest to eh council

As at the opening of scenes 1 and 2 the audience is right in the middle of the action. About what are the Duke and Senatos concerned?

they are worried about the size of the turkish fleet heading toward cyprus

By what adjective do the senators and the Duke refer to Othello? what does this indicate?

they refer to him as valiant

what is brabantio convinced the moor used drugs and spells on desdemona

it is incomprehensible to him that Desdemona would lastly so far from her nature by secretly getting involved with the moor

how does the senate react to Brabantio's charges against Othello? what does the Duke say?

the senate is sorry to hear this charge because they have been basing their hopes for the defeat of the turks on othello