Othello DVD

Basic plot




Why do Iago and Roderigo wake Brabantio?
They wake him up to tell him that his daughter Desdemona has married Othello.




How does Brabantio believe Othello ‘won’ his daughter, Desdemona?
Charms/enchantment/witchcraft.


How does Othello believe he ‘won’ Desdemona?
He wooed her and told her stories of his life. He gets her to defend this statement.


What two reasons are there for Othello appearing before the senate?
His job '(he is a general)- going to Cyprus - Turkish invasion.
To defend his relationship with Desdemona that is being scrutinised.


What do we learn about Othello’s past?
That he was a slave.


What terms are used to describe Othello whilst in front of the senate?
'Black ram' 'the moor'


What is significant about Brabantio’s rhyming couplet “Look to her, Moor, if thou hast eyes to
see. She has deceived her father, and may thee.”?
It makes it easier for Othello to believe she is deceitful later in the play as she has deceived her father already.


Can you find an example of dramatic irony in Othello’s retort?
He calls Iago 'honest Iago' this is dramatic irony as he is betraying Othello and the audience is aware of this but Othello is not.


What does Iago persuade Roderigo to do?
Follow them to Cyprus


What do we learn from Iago’s soliloquy?
That he dislikes Othello strongly and is plotting his downfall.