Act 1 Scene 3

• What does Othello suggest is the reason Desdemona fell in love with him?

  Desdemona fell in love with Othello for the dangers he had passed.
• How does Othello describe the nature of their love?


  Othello describes their love as rooted in mutual admiration and storytelling.
• What does the quote reveal about the foundation of Othello and Desdemona's relationship?

  The quote reveals that their relationship is based on emotions rather than physical attraction or long-term companionship.
• What warning does Brabantio give Othello regarding Desdemona?


  Brabantio warns Othello that Desdemona has deceived her father and may deceive him as well.
• How does Brabantio's warning foreshadow future events in the play?

  Brabantio's warning foreshadows the jealousy and mistrust that will later affect Othello.
• What does Brabantio's suspicion about Desdemona reflect about societal views of women?

  It reflects the patriarchal view of women as inherently deceitful.
• What does Iago express about his feelings towards Othello?


  Iago expresses that he hates Othello.
• What suspicion does Iago hint at regarding Othello and Emilia?


  Iago hints at suspicions that Othello may have slept with his wife, Emilia.
• How does Iago's suspicion about Othello serve as a motive for his actions?


  Iago's suspicion gives him a motive to justify his actions against Othello to himself and the audience.
• What role does Iago's manipulation of Othello's insecurities play in the play?


  It sets the stage for Iago's manipulation of Othello's insecurities.
• "She loved me for the dangers I had passed, / And I loved her that she did pity them." 
• "Look to her, Moor, if thou hast eyes to see: / She has deceived her father and may thee."
• "I hate the Moor: / And it is thought abroad, that ’twixt my sheets / He has done my office."