Key Quotes Flashcards
What is the famous quote that Othello says about his love for Desdemona?
O, my soul’s joy! If after every tempest come such calms, may the winds blow till they have waken’d death!
True or False: Iago’s manipulation is a central theme in Othello.
True
Fill in the blank: Iago famously states, ‘I am not what I am.’ What does this quote reveal about his character?
It reveals his duplicity and deceit.
Which character says, ‘I have not deserved this’?
Othello
What theme is represented by the quote, ‘Beware of jealousy!’?
The theme of jealousy and its destructive power.
Multiple choice: Who says, ‘The Moor, howbeit that I endure him not, is of a constant, loving, noble nature’?
Iago
What does the quote ‘Your heart is burst, you have lost your mind’ signify?
It signifies the emotional turmoil and madness that jealousy can cause.
True or False: Desdemona is portrayed as a submissive character throughout Othello.
False
Which theme is highlighted by the quote, ‘I will not be the cause of your sorrow’?
The theme of love and sacrifice.
What does Othello mean when he says, ‘This fellow’s of exceeding honesty’?
He is ironically referring to Iago, whom he mistakenly believes to be trustworthy.
Fill in the blank: The quote ‘I do suspect the lusty Moor hath leaped into my seat’ reveals Iago’s _____ towards Othello.
envy
Who expresses the idea that ‘men should be what they seem’?
Iago
What theme does the quote ‘I am a man more sinned against than sinning’ represent?
The theme of victimization and self-justification.
True or False: Othello’s downfall is a result of external forces alone.
False
What does the quote ‘The Moor is of a free and open nature’ imply about Othello?
It implies that Othello is trusting and naive.
Multiple choice: What does Desdemona mean when she states, ‘I saw Othello’s visage in his mind’?
Her love for Othello goes beyond his race and appearance.
What theme is emphasized in the quote ‘I will not give thee a reason to be jealous’?
The theme of trust and betrayal.
Fill in the blank: Iago’s manipulation of Othello leads to the tragic _____ of the play.
denouement
Who says the line, ‘I loved you too much’?
Othello
True or False: The theme of appearance versus reality is significant in Othello.
True
What does the quote ‘I am nothing if not critical’ suggest about Iago’s character?
It suggests he is self-aware and analytical in his schemes.
Which character’s quote reflects the theme of racism: ‘As a Barbary horse’?
Iago
What does Othello mean when he says, ‘I have lost my way’?
He is expressing his feelings of confusion and despair.
Fill in the blank: The phrase ‘green-eyed monster’ refers to _____ in Othello.
jealousy
