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Othello
William Shakespeare
Study Guide
NO FEAR
Translation
Summary
Plot Overview
Key Questions and Answers
What Does the Ending Mean?
Summary & Analysis
Act I, scenes i–ii
Act I, scene iii
Act II, scenes i–ii
Act II, scene iii
Act III, scenes i–iii
Act III, scene iv
Act IV, scene i
Act IV, scenes ii–iii
Act V, scenes i–ii
Video Plot Summary
Characters
Character List
Othello
Iago
Desdemona
Emilia
Cassio
Main Ideas
Themes
Plot Analysis
Protagonist
Antagonist
Setting
Motifs
Symbols
Genre
Allusions
Style
Point of View
Tone
Foreshadowing
Key Facts
Does Iago Hate Women?
Quotes
Important Quotations Explained
Quotes By Theme
Appearance vs. reality
Deception and treachery
Timing
Jealousy
Justice
Quotes By Section
Act I, scenes i–ii
Act I, scene iii
Act II, scenes i–ii
Act II, scene iii
Act III, scenes i–iii
Act III, scene iv
Act IV, scene i
Act IV, scenes ii–iii
Act V, scene i–ii
Quotes By Character
Othello
Desdemona
Iago
Cassio
Emilia
Quotes By Symbol
The Handkerchief
The Song "Willow"
Further Study
Context
Othello and the War of Cyprus
Is Othello Black?
Shakespeare’s Sources for Othello
Movie Adaptations
Full Book Quiz
Section Quizzes
Act I, scenes i-ii
Act I, scene iii
Act II, scenes i-ii
Act II, scene iii
Act III, scenes i-iii
Act III, scene iv
Act IV, scene i
Act IV, scenes ii-iii
Act V, scenes i-ii
Analysis of Major Characters
Character List
Context
Plot Overview
Themes, Motifs & Symbols
Study Questions
Suggestions for Further Reading
Companion Texts
Writing Help
How to Write Literary Analysis
Suggested Essay Topics
Sample A+ Essay
How to Cite This SparkNote
Further Study
Act I, scene iii Quiz
Further Study
Act I, scene iii Quiz
1
of 5
Why are Roderigo and Iago arguing when the play begins?
Roderigo paid Iago to help him woo Desdemona, but it hasn't worked.
Roderigo asked Iago to help get him a promotion, but without success.
Iago thought that Roderigo would help overthrow Othello, but he won't.
Iago believes that Roderigo has seduced Emilia, but he hasn't.
2
of 5
What does Iago cite as a reason why he should be lieutenant?
His close friendship with Othello
His longstanding protection of Desdemona
His experience and the fact that others have recommended him
His innovative ideas for winning the war
3
of 5
Who has been promoted over Iago?
Roderigo
Brabantio
Othello
Cassio
4
of 5
Why is Brabantio initially skeptical of Roderigo's accusations?
He doesn't think that Desdemona ever met Othello.
He has told Roderigo to stay away from Desdemona.
He has a life-long suspicion of both Roderigo and Iago.
He notices that Roderigo keeps changing his story.
5
of 5
What does Iago claim about Desdemona and Othello?
They are planning to kill Brabantio.
They have duped Roderigo.
They are having sex.
They have eloped to Cyprus.
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