Act 5 scene 1

Question 1

What happens in this scene?

Answer 1

Iago and Rodrigo wait to ambush Cassio.
Cassio kills Rodrigo.
Iago stabs Cassio.
Bianca is distraught after finding out about Cassio.
Iago blames Rodrigo and Bianca.

Question 2

What does Rodrigo say to Iago?

Answer 2

‘o damned Iago, O inhumane dog.’

Question 3

‘o damned Iago, O inhumane dog.’ Meaning

Answer 3

Rodrigo’s realisation that Iago is wicked and evil.

Question 4

What is Bianca’s reaction when she finds out Cassio has been stabbed?

Answer 4

‘My sweet Cassio.’

Question 5

‘My sweet Cassio.’ Meaning

Answer 5

Indicates Bianca’s love for Cassio, she Is genuinely sorrowful that he has been hurt.

Question 6

What does Bianca say to Emilia in response to being called a whore?

Answer 6

‘I am no strumpet but of life as honest as you.’

Question 7

‘I am no strumpet but of life as honest as you.’ Technique

Answer 7

Irony

Question 8

Why is Bianca’s statement ironic?

Answer 8

Because her role is a prostitute which is not honest.

Question 9

‘I am no strumpet but of life as honest as you.’ Meaning

Answer 9

Signifies her strength to stand up for her beliefs and her love for Cassio.

Question 10

‘Either makes me or fordoes me quite.’ Technique

Answer 10

Anthesis

Question 11

‘Either makes me or fordoes me quite.’ Meaning

Answer 11

Anticipates dramatic tension as audience wait for the tragedy to unravel.