Act 2

Question 1

Play moves from political to domestic tragedy

Answer 1

“Our wars are done” 2.1

Question 2

Iago manipulating innocent encounter

Answer 2

“He takes her by the palm (…) with a little a web as this will I ensnare as great a fly as Cassio” 2.1

Question 3

Othello and Desdemona idealistic view of love (2)

Answer 3

• “O my soul’s joy”
• “My soul hath her content” 2.1

Question 4

Iago describing Desdemona’s sexual appetite, gustatory imagery

Answer 4

“begin to heave the gorge, disrelish and abhor the Moor”

Question 5

Iago revenge for being cuckolded

Answer 5

“wife for wife” 2.1

Question 6

Iago’s plan for Othello jealousy

Answer 6

“jealousy so strong that judgement cannot cure” 2.1

Question 7

Cassio sad about reputation :(

Answer 7

“Reputation, reputation, reputation!”
I have lost my reputation! I have lost the immortal part of myself!” 2.3

Question 8

Iago going to poison Othello’s ear

Answer 8

“I’ll pour this pestilence into his ear” 2.3

Question 9

Cassio describing Desdemona

Answer 9

“She’s a most exquisite lady”
“She is indeed perfection”

Question 10

Cassio courtesy, welcoming Desdemona

Answer 10

“You men of Cyprus, let her have your knees!” 2.1