Roderigo

Question 1

Roderigo

Answer 1

Wealthy gentleman who had hoped to marry Desdemona
Iago’s first victim and is exploited for his money and in the plot to kill cassio

Question 2

Victim or villain?

Answer 2

All judgement and actions are generally despicable
Shares responsibility with Iago for prejudicing Brabantio view of Desdemona’s elopement
Participates in the attempt on Casio’s life
Corrupted by Iago
Suspicious of Iago but still allows himself to be talked around
Another outside of potentially?
Iago keep him in the edge of action, ensuring he remains powerless
Realises truth about him too late

Question 3

Subplot

Answer 3

Primary role is for the audience to gain an insight into Iago’s methods
Iago exploits Rodrigo for his money, promising his victim he will be able to enjoy Desdemona

Question 4

A pawn in two key scenes

Answer 4

Drinking scene with Casio is provoked
Attack on Casio’s life

Question 5

“ inhuman dog”

Answer 5

Realise this truth too late-ironically the 1st to recognise his villainy
Imagery of dogs is used repeatedly to describe Iago, which reinforces the audiences sense of iagos vicious character
Darkley ironic that othello will use dog imagery before he kills himself, linking his evil actions to iagos influence