act 2 scene 1

Question 1

“a fuller blast ne’er shook..

Answer 1

our battlements” MONTANO

-Shakespeare’s methods-pathetic fallacy. The wind is so bad that its upsetting the foundation of the castle.

Question 2

“warlike moor….

Answer 2

Othello” 3RD GENTLEMAN

-Though they refer to him in a racial term, there seems to be some level of respect

Question 3

“brave…

Answer 3

Othello” MONTANO

-Pins Othello in a positive light.

Question 4

“bold…

Answer 4

Iago” CASSIO
-Iago’s managed to fool everyone as they all believe him to be honest, noble and good which opposes his actual character. His Machiavellian traits are obvious.

Question 5

“What tiding can you tell me…

Answer 5

of my lord” DESDEMONA
-Thanks Cassio but immediately expresses concern for Othello, demonstrating their strong relationship. However, the use of my lord suggests that she sees herself subservient to him and his power over their marriage, reiterating male dominance.

Question 6

“good…

Answer 6

Iago” CASSIO

Motif of being Iago an honorable nickname demonstrates great irony due to the nature of his character.

Question 7

“In faith, too much. i find it still…

Answer 7

when I have list to sleep” IAGO
Derogatory and misogynistic towards women. We would expect that Iago would have a more pleasant view of Emilia, considering its his wife”

Question 8

“devils being offended, players in your housewifery,…

Answer 8

and housewives in your bed” IAGO

• women should be angered by this comment, more in a modern audience rather than Jacobean society.
• Also further humiliation of Emilia, as he is saying she don’t do her duty and lacks basic morals of being hardworking.

Question 9

“for I am nothing…

Answer 9

if not critical” IAGO