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Question 1: What is Othello's background? What barriers does he face in Venetian society?
Question 2: Many of the works we cover deal with the "other," that is, an individual who is ostracized or considered an outsider and may be a villain (Grendel, Marsilie, The Green Knight, etc.). Who is "the other" here? Is it Othello, Roderigo, Iago, Cassio (eventually), or even all of these characters? Explain.
Question 3: What is the nature of Iago's character? What are his goals? Can you think of any examples of similar characters from more modern works?
Question 4: The backdrop for the play is that Venice is at war with the Ottomans. Does this backstory have any modern day relevance? Explain.
Question 5: Why did Desdemona and Othello marry in secret? What impact this this decision have on the rest of the story?
Question 6: How does Cassio fall from grace? Who is responsible for this fall? Why?
Question 7: Is Roderigo a victim or a villain? Explain.
Question 8: Why does Iago set up the tragedy that he does? Explain.
Question 9: Can you think of any modern works that cover similar themes? Explain.
Question 10: Is Othello a villain? Why or why not? Explain.
Question 11: What's so tragic about Desdemona's fate?
Question 12: What is Iago's fate? Is that fate appropriate? Why or why not?