Act 5 Scene 2

• Who does Othello kill in Act 5, Scene 2?

  Desdemona
• Why does Othello kill Desdemona?

  He believes she is unfaithful
• What happens to Iago at the end of Act 5, Scene 2?

  He is arrested
• What does Othello do after killing Desdemona?

  He takes his own life
• What does Othello's justification of his actions reveal about his character?

  It shows his hubris and internal conflict
• What does the quote “It is the cause, my soul” signify in Othello's mindset?

  His belief in justice for Desdemona's betrayal
• How does the repetition in Othello's justification reflect his emotional state?

  It reveals his inner turmoil and doubt
• What does Othello's final quote “I kissed thee ere I killed thee” juxtapose?

  Love and death
• What does Othello's suicide symbolize in the context of the play?

  Atonement through self-punishment
• How does the juxtaposition of “kiss” and “kill” reflect Othello's character?

  It symbolizes the destructive power of jealousy
• What does Iago's quote “Demand me nothing: what you know, you know” imply?

  His refusal to explain his motives
• How does Iago's silence contribute to the play's tragedy?

  It denies closure to characters and audience
• What theme does Iago's enigmatic villainy reinforce?

  The theme of incomprehensible evil
• What role does Iago play in the tragedy of Othello?

  He embodies malevolence and deceit