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TOPIC: Introduction to 8th Grade Social Studies
TOPIC: Review Google Classroom and Othello Vocabulary
Aim #6:
How can we utilize close reading skills to comprehend Act 1 of Othello?
Do Now: Complete Othello vocabulary words 11-
Homework
Read Act I scene iii in Othello and complete study guide questions - Due Monday
You must submit this assignment into TIN by 8:08am
Act 1 Close Reading Exam - Tuesday 9/
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TOPIC: Introduction to 8th Grade Social Studies
TOPIC: Act I scene ii Homework Questions
- How does Iago lie to Othello at the beginning of the scene? He warns Othello that Brabantio will be angry with him, even though Iago was the one who informed Brabantio about Othello's marriage to Desdemona. "Nay, but he prated and spoke such scurvy and provoking terms against your honor, that with the little godliness I have I did full hard forbear him" (I.ii 8-12).
- What do you learn about Othello's background in this scene? Why is this important concerning his marriage to Desdemona? We learn that Othello comes from a royal family. He is very modest about this and does not like to brag. This is important concerning his marriage to Desdemona because her father assumes that he is not good enough for her as he is simply a Moor. However, since he comes from royalty Brabantio is more likely to accept him. "'Tis yet to know I fetch my life and being from men from royal seige, and my demerits may speak unbonneted to as proud a fortune as this that I have reached" (I.ii 22-27).
- Why does the Duke send for Othello? What danger is Cyprus facing? The Duke sends for Othello because he needs to speak to him immediately regarding Cyprus. Cyprus may be attacked by the Turks. To prevent this from happening, the Duke send Othello to Cyrpus to defend it. "The Duke does greet you, general, and he requires your haste-post-haste appearance, even on this instant" (I.ii 42-44).
- How does Othello respond to the irritation of Brabantio's attacks? Why is he not arrested as Brabantio has ordered? When Othello is confronted by Brabantio he tells him that he does not want to fight because he respects him as a man and his position as a senator. Othello is not arrested because he summoned by the Duke to travel to Cyprus to defend it against the Turks.
TOPIC: Introduction to 8th Grade Social Studies
TOPIC: Act I scene iii Homework Questions
- Describe the relationship between Desdemona and Othello? Who first initiated the idea of love? The relationship between Desdemona and Othello started when Othello told his stories of war to Brabantio. Desdemona was present during these stories and became interested in him. As time went on, the two became closer and Desdemona asked Othello if he has a friend who is exactly like him. This let Othello know that she was interested in him. Desdemona initiated the idea of love. "She loved me for the dangers I have passed. And I loved her that she did pity them" (I.iii. 193-194).
- How does Desdemona respond when Brabantio confronts her? Do you think she should have taken a different approach to the problem? Desdemona responds by telling her father Brabantio that she respects him and is grateful for the life he has provided for her. However, she chooses Othello claiming that her own mother was in a similar situation having to choose between her father and Brabantio and chose her husband. "And so much duty as my mother showed to you, preferring you before her father, so much I challenge that I may profess due to the Moor my lord" (I.iii. 214-218).
- How does Desdemona argue that she should be allowed to accompany her husband to Cyprus? What assurance does Othello offer the Council that he will take care of his business, even if his wife is with him? Desdemona argues that she should be allowed to accompany her husband because when they were married, his life became a part of hers (and vice versa). As a general Othello ha certain responsibilities and Desdemona feels that as a good wife, she should be a part of these responsibilities. Othello assures the council that he will remain focused on his responsibilities because if he does not he will retire as general and his helmet will be used as a frying pan. "Let housewives make a skillet of my helm, and all indign and base adversities make head against my estimation" (I.iii.307-309).
- Reread Iago's lines, 361 - 375. How is his "parable to the garden" symbolic of his character? Iago's parable to the garden is symbolic to his character in that the way a gardener would tend to a garden, water it, and watch it grow, so too will Iago speak into Othello's ear and continue to lie and beguile him as his doubt about his own wife will continue to grow as well.
- What is the "real reason" Iago hates Othello? (lines 429 - 434) The "real reason" Iago hates Othello is that he heard a rumor that the moor had sex with his wife Emilia. Although he dismisses this as a rumor, he uses this reason to hate Othello. "And it is thought abroad that 'twixt my sheets he's done my office. I know not if't be true..." (I.iii 378 - 380).
- Why is Cassio a particularly handy scapegoat for Iago's plot? Cassio is a particularly handy scapegoat for Iago's plot because he is younger than Othello and handsome. He is a smooth talker and people expect him to be a seducer of women. "He hath a person and a smooth dispose to be suspected, framed to make women false" (I.iii 388 - 389).
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TOPIC: Introduction to 8th Grade Social Studies
TOPIC: Characters in Othello Othello The play's protagonist and hero. Othello is a Muslim Moor and General of the armies of Venice. He is powerful and respected by all of those around him. However, he is a target because of his race. Desdemona The daughter of Barbantio who is secretly married to Othello before the play begins. She is a determined woman who defends her marriage. (white/ interracial relationship) Iago The antagonist and villain of the play. Iago desires Othello's demise because he has been passed over for the position of Lieutenant. He is manipulative and destructive. Michael Cassio Othello's Lieutenant. A young and inexperienced soldier who is resented by Iago. He is truly devoted to Othello and is promoted to the position of Othello's Lieutenant. Emilia Iago's wife and Desdemona's attendant. She is a cynical woman who does not trust her husband. Roderigo A jealous suitor of Desdemona. Young, rich, and foolish, Roderigo is convinced that if he gives Iago all of his money, Iago will help him win Desdemona's hand. Bianca An (alleged) prostitute in Cyprus. Her favorite customer is Cassio, who teases her with promises of marriage. Brabanzio Desdemona's father and an important Venetian senator. He is friends with Othello but feel betrayed when the general marries his daughter in secret. Duke of Venice The official authority in Venice. The Duke has great respect for Othello as a public and military servant. Montano The governor of Cyprus before Othello. Lodovico A relative of Brabanzio, he acts as a messenger from venice to Cyprus. Graziano A relative of Brabanzio, he accompanies Lodovico to Cyprus. Clown Othello's servant.
