Othello Act 2 Website Content Questions
Describe the setting where Act 2 takes place
“With as little a web as this will I ensnare as great a fly as Cassio” is a very important quote. Fully
explain:
What the quote means
The context of the quote
How the rest of the play will be affected by this concept
Describe the technique of Pontification and show where it is used in act 2 as an example
Describe each individual manipulation that Iago uses to get Cassio drunk.
Once Cassio is drunk, how does Iago use this to his advantage?
What does Iago advise Cassio to do to get his job back?
How will this advice work to Iago’s advantage?
List every devil/hell reference in Act 2