Friday, April 5, 2013.

All classes:  The Tragedy of Othello ACT I questions. 

Students worked on the following handout:   Google on the Internet:  No Fear Shakespeare Othello ACT I and you will be able to read the text for the play.


The Tragedy of Othello ACT I


Directions:
1) On a sheet of paper, answer each question in complete sentences, restating the

question in your response. Skip a line between answers.  Use pen.

2) Choose a significant quote from each scene and explain it. (One for Scene 1; one

for Scene 2; one for Scene 3)

3) Draw one picture of any of the scenes in ACT I on white paper. Color it.

Label it “OTHELLO: ACT I”. Staple it as a cover sheet for questions. Staple this

question sheet as the last sheet. Your questions will be “sandwiched between the two sheets.



ACT I. Scene 1



1. What is Roderigo complaining about in the opening scene?

2. Why does Iago say he hates Othello so much, and what does he mean when he says, “In following him, I follow but myself?”

3. What do Iago and Roderigo hope to accomplish by shouting insulting remarks about Othello and Desdemona under Brabantio’s window?

4. How does Brabantio feel about Roderigo’s previous request to marry Desdemona? What does he assume are the reasons for Roderigo’s visit?

5. How does Brabantio change his attitude toward Roderigo at the end of this scene?



SIGNIFICANT QUOTE:



ACT I. Scene 2



1. What are Iago and Othello talking about at the opening of this scene?

2. When Iago warns Othello that Brabantio is “much loved” and may try to separate him and Desdemona, what is Othello’s answer? What does it suggest about Othello’s values?

3. What does Othello mean when he says “My parts, my title, and my perfect soul/Shall manifest me rightly.” ?

4. According to Brabantio, how has Othello seduced his daughter?



5. Why has Othello been searched for by three different search groups?



SIGNIFICANT QUOTE:



ACT I. Scene 3



1. What is the military issue that the Duke of Venice and his senators discuss?

2. What accusation does Brabantio make against Othello to the duke?

3. What is Othello’s response/defense to the Duke of Venice?

4. List four “adventures” of Othello’s past that may have intrigued Desdemona. What effect do these stories have on Desdemona?

5. When Desdemona is called to confirm her free acceptance of marriage to Othello, what is Brabantio’s reaction?

6. Upon departing for Cyprus to fight the Turks, with whom does Othello leave Desdemona? Why?



SIGNIFICANT QUOTE: