Starter quiz
- What happens to Othello in Act 4 Scene 1 of 'Othello'?
- He is consumed by rage and kills Desdemona
- He is consumed by jealousy and falls into a trance ✓
- He is consumed by jealousy and wounds Iago
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- How does Othello show his mental instability in Act 4 Scene 1 of 'Othello'?
- His speech is no longer coherent ✓
- He refuses to leave his room
- He talks of murder ✓
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- What is the significance of Othello hiding and listening to Cassio and Roderigo's conversation in Act 4 Scene 1 of 'Othello'?
- It shows him being rejected by society
- It shows how much he hates Cassio
- It shows him lurking on the periphery as an outsider ✓
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- "O Iago, the pity of it, Iago!" and ''How shall I murder him, Iago?'' What is the significance of these quotes from 'Othello'?
- Othello is clearly in love with Iago
- Othello has become overly dependent on Iago ✓
- Othello is tricking Iago in the same way Iago did to him
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- Why is Lodovico's statement: "Is this the noble Moor whose solid virtue could neither graze nor pierce'' in Act 4 Scene 1 of 'Othello' poignant?
- It confirms Othello's fall from honourable to seemingly depraved ✓
- It shows Othello will lose his wife
- It shows everyone hates Othello
- It confirms Othello will die
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- What does Iago say he will do at the end of Act 4 Scene 1 of 'Othello'?
- Kill Desdemona
- Kill Othello
- Kill himself
- Kill Cassio ✓
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Exit quiz
- What does Iago do in Act 5 Scene 1 of 'Othello'?
- He injures Cassio and kills Roderigo ✓
- He kills Cassio and injures Roderigo
- He kills Othello
- He kills Gratiano and Lodovico
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- Which symbol is used in Act 5 Scene 1 of 'Othello'?
- Night is used to symbolise Othello and Iago's descent into darkness ✓
- Handkerchief is used to symbolise jealousy
- Blood is used to symbolise sin
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- Which quote reveals Iago's jealousy of Cassio in 'Othello'?
- ''He hath a daily beauty in his life That makes me ugly'' ✓
- ''besides, the Moor May unfold me to him''
- ''Wear thy good rapier bare, and put it home''
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- When is dramatic irony used in Act 5 Scene 1 of 'Othello'?
- When Othello says "Thou teachest me"
- When Othello remarks that Iago is ''just, honest, brave'' ✓
- When Othello says "Forth of my heart those charms, thine eyes, are blotted"
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- How does Iago reach the height of depravity in Act 5 Scene 1 of 'Othello'?
- He acts upon his vicious words, turning to murder ✓
- He deceives his wife
- He pretends he is Cassio's good friend
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- What does Iago's final aside in ct 5 Scene 1 of 'Othello' reveal?
- Despite being a villain with a lot of control, he is fallible too ✓
- He wants to kill himself because he fears he will be exposed
- He believes he is untouchable as he has been able to manipulate everyone
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Key learning points
- The depths of Iago’s depravity, treachery and cowardice are revealed in his violence towards Cassio and Roderigo.
- Othello's violent speech contrasts poignantly with his declarations of love in Act 1.
- Night symbolises Iago and Othello’s descent into darkness and foreshadows the evil acts to come.
Common misconception
Iago is an evil villain, completely in control the whole play.
Iago begins to show his fallibility in 5.1.
Keywords
Depravity - Moral corruption or wickedness.
Poignant - Evoking deep sadness or regret.
Symbolism - When an image represents a wider idea or theme.
Treachery - Betrayal of trust.
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