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LD Othello Act II

LD Othello Act II Review

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Act II and all subsequent acts take place in ____, in the Venetian fortifications. Cyprus
______, Governor of Cyprus, awaits the arrival of the Venetian forces, delayed by a violent storm at sea. Montano
A ____ arrives with news that the Turkish fleet has been so damaged by the storm that it no longer threatens Cyprus Messenger
____ ship COMES FIRST, followed by ______ ship, is the first Venetian ship to arrive. Desdemona's first question is for news of Othello. The two pass the time, waiting for news, and Iago watches, planning to catch Cassio in his own courtesies. Cassio - Desdemona
Othello finally arrives, triumphant, and he, Desdemona, and the others go into the fortress. Iago stays behind to tell _____ that Desdemona is in love with Cassio and convince him to pick a fight with Cassio to cause mutiny and have him removed. Rodrigo
Iago, in his second soliloquy, speaks again of his hatred for _____. The details are not yet clear, but Iago plans to drive ____ mad. Othello - Othello
The herald reads a proclamation declaring a night of general festivities to celebrate THESE 2 THINGS: Destruction of the Turkish fleet and Othello's marriage.
____, commanding the night watch during the time of feasting and drinking, takes his orders from Othello, who directs the soldiers to drink with moderation and keep the peace. Cassio
Alone, Iago makes suggestive remarks about _____ to Cassio, which Cassio turns aside; then Iago invites him to drink. Cassio declines, but Iago wheedles and urges him, until Cassio finally relents Desdemona
Iago spurs ____ into a fight with Cassio; others join in and Iago sends Roderigo to ring the alarm bell, waking ____ and bringing him and his armed men to the spot. Rodrigo - Othello
Othello demands to know who started the fight, and feigning reluctance, Iago names ____ . Othello relieves ____of his post on the spot. Then he and Desdemona return to bed. Cassio - Cassio
Iago advises Cassio to ask Desdemona to speak on his behalf with her husband. Cassio agrees, and Iago uses his wife, ____, to arrange a private meeting between Cassio and Desdemona. Emilia
Who states the following: "I have very poor and unhappy brains for drinking. I could well wish courtesy would invent some other custom of entertainment"? Cassio
How does Iago keep Rodrigo interested in pursuing Desdemona? Says that Othello is old and Desdemona will get tired of him.
What happens to the Turkish fleet? They were blown away by the storm
Why might Shakespeare have begun Act II with a raging storm? To show that things are going to get worse for the characters
Describe the interaction between Cassio and Desdemona He kisses her on the cheek because that is how he greets people
If Iago knows about the customs of Italy, why would Shakespeare have Cassio tell Iago that kissing Emilia is only a courtesy? He may have told Cassio to tell Iago that kissing Emilia is a courtesy because Iago thinks that Cassio slept with his wife
Iago tells Rodrigo that Desdemona has already been with Cassio. Why is this Ironic? Because Desdemona is still a virgin and because Iago thinks that Cassio and Othello have slept with his wife.
What are the two reasons the people of Cyprus will be celebrating? Because the Turkish army was blown away and due to Desdemona and Othello's wedding.
Who is Montano, and why is it important to this scene? He is the former governor of Cyprus who gave his job to Othello and when he tried to calm down a drunk Cassio, they begin to fight and Cassio stabs him.
Created by: desilva13
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