Othello William Shakespeare William Shakespeare Born on April

Othello William Shakespeare

William Shakespeare Born on April 23, 1564 p Lived in Stratford-upon-Avon, England p Married to Anne Hathaway (1582) p Acted with a group called King’s Men p Helped build a theatre named the Globe p

Background – use pages iv and v to fill in the blanks! ______ is the story of a marriage destroyed by _____ and _______, the leading character, is a _______. A Moor is ______________. He is the _____ of _______. Venice is located in ____. Othello is married to ______. He is a middle aged man who has spent his entire life at ______. Othello and Desdamona are madly in ______. However, they have differences in _______ and _____. In the end, these differences ____ them both. The character who destroys them is _____. He is one of the most famous _____ in all of literature! ______ hates _______ for many reasons. Othello was first performed in ____. It may have been the first play ________ wrote following the death of _________________.

Italy – Where is Venice on the map?

Cast of Characters p p p Othello – a Moorish warrior in service to Venice Desdemona – Othello’s wife Iago – a Venetian officer of long service Cassio – a young Venetian nobleman, Othello’s lieutenant (second-in-command) Brabantio – a Venetian senator, Desdamona’s father Emilia – Iago’s wife Roderigo – a young Venetian nobleman Montano – the Venetian commander on Cyprus Lodovico and Gratiano – Venetian officials, relatives of Desdemona Bianca – a young woman of Cyprus, lover of Cassio Other minor characters: The Duke of Venice, A Clown, Senators, Gentlemen, Officers, Attendants, and Torchbearers

Act 1, Scene 1 p After reading … n n n What does Iago tell Bratantio? Why doesn’t Brabantio believe him? What are Rodrigo and Brabantio planning to do?

Act 1, Scene 2 p After reading … n n Describe the conversation between Othello and Brabantio. How did they decide to settle their disagreement?

Act 1, Scene 3 p After reading … n n n Why did the Duke choose Othello to go to war? What does Rodrigo threaten to do? Why? How does Iago talk him out of it? What things has Othello done to make Iago hate him? Does Othello know that Iago hates him? (how do you know? )

Act 1 Quiz p Answer questions #1 -7 on page 98.

Act 2, Scene 1 p After reading … n n Is Iago really trying to help Rodrigo steal Desdamona from Othello? Why does Iago feel like he has to get revenge on Othello? What plan have Iago and Rodrigo set up to get Cassio fired? Why does Iago want Cassio fired?

Act 2, Scene 2 p After reading … n Make a list of three adjectives describing the following characters: Iago Cassio Rodrigo Othello Desdamona

Act 2 Quiz p Answer questions #1 -7 on page 99.

Act 3, Scene 1 n After reading … Why does Cassio need to talk to Desdamona? p How does Othello feel about Cassio? p

Act 3, Scene 2 p After reading … n n n Explain the quote on pages 44 -45. what is Iago implying about Desdamona? Why does Iago want Emilia to steal Desdamona’s handkerchief? What does Othello order Iago to do to Cassio? What is Iago’s proof that Cassio and Desdamona are having an affair? What is Iago’s new position in the military?

Act 3, Scene 3 p After reading … n Explain the way the men treat their wives and girlfriends.

Act 3 Quiz p Answer questions #1 -7 on pages 100 -101.

Act 4, Scene 1 p After reading … n n Why is Bianca angry with Iago? Why does Othello hit Desdamona?

Act 4, Scene 2 p No questions.

Act 4, Scene 3 p No questions.

Act 4 Quiz p Answer questions #1 -7 on pages 101 -102.

Act 5, Scene 1 p After reading … n n Who dies in this scene? How does he die?

Act 5, Scene 2 p No questions.

Act 5 Quiz p Answer questions #1 -7 on pages 102 -103.