Act 4 Scene 1

• Who manipulates Othello into a fit of rage and jealousy?

  Iago
• What does Othello do in public as a result of his emotional decline?

  He strikes Desdemona
• What does Othello's fragmented speech signify in Act 4, Scene 1?

  His unravelling sanity and mental disarray
• What literary device does Shakespeare use to reflect Othello's mental state?

  Prose
• How does the repetition in Othello's speech reflect his emotional state?

  It highlights his obsessive jealousy
• What societal anxieties does Othello's jealousy reflect?

  Early modern anxieties about female sexuality
• What does Othello's inability to think rationally lead to?

  The tragic death of Desdemona
• What does Othello seek through his repeated questioning about Desdemona?

  Control as a husband over his wife
• How does Iago's view of women contribute to the chaos in Othello?

  It justifies his manipulations and actions
• What does Othello's harsh language signify about his character transformation?

  His shift from nobility to jealousy
• What does Lodovico's reaction to Othello's actions reveal about societal expectations?

  It underscores the theme of reputation
• What does Othello's loss of status reflect in the context of the play?

  The depth of Iago's manipulations
• What are the key themes explored in Act 4, Scene 1 of Othello?

  • Manipulation and deception
  • Jealousy and emotional decline
  • Reputation and societal expectations
  • Toxic masculinity and control
• How does Othello's character change throughout Act 4, Scene 1?

  • Transforms from noble to consumed by jealousy
  • Exhibits mental chaos and confusion
  • Loses control over his emotions and actions