How would you describe Iago’s role in the action of this scene? Be imaginative in your description of him: “Iago …

In his second soliloquy (2.1.308-334), Iago is “thinking out loud”– planning his course of action and giving reasons for it. …

Why does Iago present this argument to Roderigo? Why has he “brought [Roderigo] from Venice” (2.1.286)?  See also Iago’s earlier …

Why does Desdemona encourage Iago to share with her his “praise” for women? And what do you make of Iago’s …

Who exposes Iago’s corruption? Who killed Emilia? What does Othello ask the men to say about him in their account …

What does Desdemona try to convince Othello to do before he kills her? What news does Emilia bring? Who does …

Why does Iago say Cassio must die? Why does Othello not go to him when he hears Cassio cry for …

What does Othello command Desdemona to do? What does Desdemona want Emilia to do if she dies? Why does D. …

About what does Othello question Emilia? What names does Othello call Desdemona? Why does Othello throw money at Emilia? Explain …

What does Othello do that Lodovico finds unacceptable? How does Iago explain Othello’s behavior? What does the Duke’s letter command?