Act 1 Flashcards
In the beginning of Act 1, what quote demonstrates that Iago holds status and reputation with monetary value? Act 1,1
“I know my price”
What quote from Iago demonstrates Cassio’s inexperience as a lieutenant? Act 1.1
“never set a squadron in the field”
What is a knave? Act 1.1
a servant and someone of low standing
What quote contradicts Iago is acting for the devil? Act 1.1
“Heaven is my judge”
What quote reflects how Iago follows Othello in order to achieve his own goals? Act 1.1
“In following him, I follow but myself”
Fill in the gaps
“I am ____ what I am” Act 1.1
I am not what I am
What racist term does Roderigo use to describe Othello in Act 1? Act 1.1
“thicklips”
“____ his delight”-Iago Act 1.1
poison his delight
“Plague him with _____“-Iago Act 1.1
Plague him with flies
What quote in Act 1 scene 1 reflects Iago has godly powers and connections to the devil? Act 1.1
“plague him with flies”
What is the quote which is Iago’s first mention of poison? Act 1.1
“poison his delight”
What does Iago shout to Brabantio when he says to check his thing as she has been stolen? Act 1.1
“Look to your house, your daughter, and your bags”
How does Iago manipulate Brabantios emotions by degrading Othello’s character while making Desdemona appear of a superior nature? Act 1.1
“an old black ram is tupping your white ewe!”
What quote from Brabantio reflects how Roderigo is obsessed with Desdemona? Act 1.1
“haunt about my doors”
How is it ironic that Brabantio exclaims “My house is not a grange”? Act 1.1
as Desdemona’s entrapment compares to that of an animal, her inferiority as a girl retrains her to the ownership of her father, or husband.
“____ horse”-Iago Act 1.1
“barbary horse”
How does Iago describe sex between Othello and Desdemona? Act 1.1
“making the beast with two backs”
“Tying her, ____, ______, ___ and _______“-Roderigo Act 1.1
Tying her duty, beauty, wit and fortunes
What quote reveals the fact that the conversation between Roderigo Iago and Brabantio occurs at night? Act 1.1
Brabantio cries “Light, I say, light!”
What quote from Brabantio reflects Desdemona to be trapped? Act 1.1
“How got she out”?
“O _____ of the blood!”-Brabantio Act 1.1
O treason of the blood!