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Give some evidence of the theme Appearance vs Reality
'Fathers, never trust your daughters', Iago: two faced
Describe the attitudes to women at the time the play was written
Property, Obedience, Family, 'second-rate citizens', Witchcraft
Give an example of how Iago is Manipulative
Three noblemen ask Othello to promote him, Roderigo gives him money, He acts like he likes Othello but doesn't
Use one adjective to describe Iago. (For a merit, use a quote from the text)
Selfish, Jealous, arrogant, racist, manipulative
What does Annulment mean?
That a marriage was never official, legitimate or real
What does Roderigo gain from helping Brabantio find Othello?
He might let Roderigo marry his daughter
Why do Iago and Roderigo wake up Brabantio?
Because his daughter has run away to marry Othello
What could Light symbolise in this play?
The truth (appearance vs reality)
How is Othello described by other characters at the beginning of the play?
Animal imagery, no name, important figure in the army, Moor
Name one theme in Othello
Race, prejudice, jealousy, love, appearance vs reality
What house ended when Queen Elizabeth died?
The Tudor House
Who became King after Queen Elizabeth died in 1603?
King James I
Who was the Monarch in 1600?
Queen Elizabeth
How does Roderigo support Iago?
He gives him money
What is the name of Desdemona’s father?
Brabantio
Why does Iago say Cassio doesn’t deserve to be Lieutenant?
Because he has learnt how to be a soldier from books, not experience.
Why is Iago angry with Othello at the beginning of the play?
Because Othello promoted someone else to Lieutenant, not him.
What position does Othello have in the army?
Commander, Top-ranking officer or General
Which war happened at the time Othello is set?
The Ottoman-Venetian war (Ottoman Empire vs Venice)
What does Moor mean?
A Muslim or something that is not white skinned.
When was Othello written? (Points for correct century)
1603 (approximately)
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