Act 4 scene 2

Question 1

What happens in this scene?

Answer 1

Othello questions Emilia about Desdemona’s infidelity.
Desdemona denies her infidelity.
Iago denies Othello’s unusual behaviour.
Roderigo is angry about not having Desdemona still.
Iago convinces Roderigo to kill Cassio.

Question 2

What does Desdemona say to Emilia about Othello?

Answer 2

‘Unkindness may defeat my life but never taint my love.’

Question 3

‘Unkindness may defeat my life but never taint my love’ Technique

Answer 3

Foreshadowing

Question 4

‘Unkindness may defeat my life but never taint my love’ Meaning

Answer 4

Signifies Desdemona’s withstanding loyalty for Othello regardless of his mistreatment.

Question 5

What does Othello call Desdemona?

Answer 5

‘Cunning whore of Venice.’

Question 6

‘Cunning whore of Venice.’ Technique

Answer 6

Vulgar language

Question 7

‘Cunning whore of Venice.’ Analysis

Answer 7

Emphasis on Othello’s wrath in regard to Desdemona due to Iago’s lies .

Question 8

‘I will be hanged if some eternal villain have not devised this slander.’ Technique

Answer 8

Irony

Question 9

‘I will be hanged if some eternal villain have not devised this slander.’ Analysis

Answer 9

Highlights conflict and Iago’s ability to deceive those around him as Emilia is unaware of her husband’s actions.