Act 5 Scene 1 Flashcards
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Act 5 Scene 1 Summary
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In the dark streets of Cyprus, Roderigo attacks Cassio, who, uninjured, stabs Roderigo. Iago then wounds Cassio in the leg. Othello, hearing Cassio cry out, thinks that Iago has killed him, and departs to murder Desdemona
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Symbolism of darkness
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Night symbolises Iago and Othello’s descent into darkness and foreshadows the evil acts to come.
3
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“Hath a daily…
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beauty in his life”
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Mastery
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comprehensive knowledge or skill in a particular subject or activity
5
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Triumphant
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having won a battle or contest; victorious
