Othello Act Three Questions
1.
In detail, describe how Iago arouses Othello’s suspicions in
Act 3 Scene 3.
2.
Iago warns Othello “O, beware, my Lord, of jealousy/ It is the green-eyed monster which doth mock/ The meat it feeds
on!” Would you agree that this is a rare case of Iago telling the truth? Explain your answer.
3.
What do you learn about the relationship between Iago and
Emilia from Act 3 Scene 3?
4.
Describe Othello’s attitude towards Othello in Act 3 Scene 4.
5.
(a) How does Desdemona respond to Othello’s request for the handkerchief.
(b) Do you think this was the best way to respond? Why/
Why not?
Othello Act Four Questions
1.
How does Act 4 Scene 1 show that Iago has considerable influence over Othello?
2.
How is Othello shown to be a conflicted character in Act 4
Scene 1?
3.
“Iago is a masterful manipulator” Discuss this statement in relation to Act 4 Scene 1.
4.
In Act 4 Scene 3 imagine you are in Emilia’s position. Write down what you would say to Desdemona. Explain why you would say this.
Othello Act Five Questions
1.
Why does Iago want both Cassio and Roderigo dead?
2.
What evidence from Act Five Scene 2 shows that Othello is conflicted as he prepares to murder his wife?
3.
Why do you think Desdemona claims to have committed suicide?
4.
Why do you think Iago kills Emilia?
5.
DO you agree with Othello’s description of himself as “one
that loved not wisely, but too well”.