Act 1 Scene 1 Flashcards

1
Q

Summarise what happens in this scene in one sentence.

A

Roderigo and Iago inform Brabantio of Desdemona’s secret marriage to Othello, and he gets enraged, so Brabantio sets out in search of his daughter.

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2
Q

What does Venice symbolise?

A

A bastion of cosmopolitan civilisation and commerce, protecting the boundaries of Europe from the Ottoman Empire, also corrupted by debauchery.

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3
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What does animal imagery symbolise?

A

Racism and continual dehumanisation of Othello.

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4
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What derogatory words does Iago use to describe Cassio?

A

Cassio is an “arithmetician” and like a “spinster”.

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5
Q

Complete the quotation: “I follow him to…”

A

“…serve my turn upon him.”

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6
Q

Complete the quotation: “I am not…”

A

“…what I am.”

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7
Q

Complete the quotation: “Poison…”

A

“…delight…plague him with flies.”

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8
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Complete the quotation: “an old black…”

A

“…ram is tupping your white ewe.”

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9
Q

Define meritocracy.

A

A society based on personal achievement, not wealth.

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10
Q

Define duplicitous.

A

Deceptive, Machiavellian.

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11
Q

Define debased value system.

A

Degraded.

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12
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Define prejudiced.

A

Showing dislike due to someone’s background.

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