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Assignment:
Questions on Othello:
Lago:
1. What specific tactics make him so particularly effective?
2. What kind of "aid" does he receive in carrying out his plan?
3. How do you feel about the "justice" meted out to him at the end
Othello:
1. What specific things did you learn/think about him at the outset of the play?
2. Is he truly a tragic hero? Why or not?
3. Can you feel compassion for him? why or not?
4. What made him so receptive to Iago's machinations? Was he alone in this?
Desdemona:
1. Explore what complexity you can see in her.
2. Is she totally passive? Justify your beliefs.
3. Is she progressive in any ways? Justify
4. Is there anything she does that you see as problematic?
Discuss minor characters and symbolism (Pick one):
- Roderigo
- Brabantio
- Cassio
- Bianca
- handkerchief
- wedding sheets
- willow song
- webs
- weddings and mock weddings