Desdemona agrees to plead Cassios case because she likes him and knows he is a man of honour.
What is Iago referring to when he says, "Ha! I like not that."
Iago says he saw Cassio leaving Desdemona looking guilty.
After Othello repeatedly urges Iago to tell him what's on his mind, Iago says "O, beware, my lord, of jealousy;/It is the green eyed monster, which doth mock / The meat it feeds on." What is Othello's response? What does he want from Iago?
Othello first says 'O misery' which suggests he's upset about what he's hearing but wants to hear proof.
What does Iago say about the women of Venice?
Iago implies that the women of Venice are untrustworthy as he says they deceive their husbands with 'pranks'.
Iago implies that the women of Venice are untrustworthy as he says they deceive their husbands with 'pranks'.
What contextual evidence do we have to support Iago's views of Venetian women?
During the time of the play, women from Venice were thought to have no morals. This would help to play on Othello's mind and encourage his feeling of doubt for his wife's infidelity.
Why might this cause Othello to believe this or, at least, not dismiss it immediately?
Othello might believe this because he's insecure in his ability to be romantic to his wife. Also he is most likely insecure about his Skin colour because he is black and Desdemona is white, and during this time there was great racism.
Who echoes Brabantio's earlier warning to Othello?
Brabantio warns Othello and says that Desdemona as deceived her father so she might deceive Othello too.
In his duplicitous fashion, what bold statement does Iago make about Desdemona and Othello?
Iago says the Desdemona has always wanted to find someone more suitable for her and be of her 'own clime, complexion and degree'. This is duplicitous because it's not true.
Desdemona's handkerchief becomes an imposrtant piece of stage business. Why did Desdemona produce it? What happens to it? What might this symbolise? What happens to it? What does Emilia plan to do with it?
Iago says the Desdemona has always wanted to find someone more suitable for her and be of her 'own clime, complexion and degree'. This is duplicitous because it's not true.
Desdemona's handkerchief becomes an imposrtant piece of stage business. Why did Desdemona produce it? What happens to it? What might this symbolise? What happens to it? What does Emilia plan to do with it?
Desdemona tries to wrap the handkerchief around Othello's head but it does not fit. She drops it on the floor and Emilia plans to give it to Iago.
What do you think motivates Emilia to take the handkerchief to Iago?
Emilia is most likely motivated to take the hankerchief because she wants to feel excepted by Iago.
What does Iago plan to do with the handkerchief?
Iago plans to take the handkerchief and give it to Cassio so it looks like Desdemona has given it to Cassio.
When Othello returns to the scene upset, what warning does he give Iago?
When he returns to the scene he gives Iago a warning that he will die rather than believe what he says.
What 'proof' of Desdemona's disloyalty does Iago give Othello?
His proof is the scarf and also that Cassio slept talked and humped his leg.
What is noticeable about Othello's language in this scene?
