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• What is the full title of Othello?

  The Tragedy of Othello, the Moor of Venice
• When was Othello written?

  1. 1603
• When was Othello published?

  1622
• What literary period does Othello belong to?

  The Renaissance
• What genre is Othello?

  Tragedy
• What are the main settings of Othello?

  Venice and Cyprus
• What is the climax of Othello?

  The murder of Desdemona
• Who is the antagonist in Othello?

  Iago
• What does the term "Moor" refer to in Elizabethan England?

  A range of non-European persons
• How do characters in Othello use racial terms to describe Othello?

  They refer to him as animalistic or beastly
• How does Othello internalize racial prejudice?

  He describes himself in unflattering terms
• What other forms of prejudice are present in Othello besides racial prejudice?

  Misogyny and ageism
• How does Iago manipulate Othello's perception of Desdemona?

  By planting doubts about her fidelity
• What role does the handkerchief play in Othello's jealousy?

  It serves as false proof of infidelity
• What is the significance of Desdemona's loyalty to Othello?

  It highlights her tragic fate
• How does Iago's character contribute to the play's themes of jealousy and betrayal?

  He orchestrates Othello's downfall through deceit
• What is Brabantio's initial reaction to Desdemona's elopement?

  He is enraged
• How does the Duke of Venice view Othello?

  With respect as a military man
• Who is Cassio in relation to Othello?

  Othello's lieutenant
• How does Iago use Roderigo in his plans?

  He manipulates him for money and revenge
• What happens to Roderigo at the end of the play?

  He is killed by Iago
• What is Emilia's role in the play?

  She is Desdemona's friend and Iago's wife
• How does Iago's manipulation lead to Desdemona's death?

  He convinces Othello of her infidelity
• What does Othello's final act of suicide signify?

  His tragic realization of Iago's deceit
• How does the theme of jealousy manifest in Othello?

  Through Othello's irrational actions against Desdemona
• What is the significance of the setting in Venice and Cyprus?

  It contrasts civilization with chaos
• How does Shakespeare portray the concept of honor in Othello?

  Through Othello's struggle with his reputation
• What role does the Duke play in the resolution of the conflict?

  He sends Othello to Cyprus to defend it
• How does the character of Bianca contribute to the themes of love and betrayal?

  Her relationship with Cassio highlights betrayal
• What does the character of the Clown represent in the play?

  Othello's descent into madness
• How does Shakespeare use language to convey themes of prejudice?

  Through derogatory terms used by characters
• What is the impact of Iago's betrayal on Othello's character development?

  It leads to Othello's tragic downfall
• How does the theme of loyalty manifest in Othello?

  Through Desdemona's unwavering support for Othello
• What does the ending of Othello suggest about the consequences of jealousy?

  It leads to tragedy and loss
• How does Shakespeare explore the theme of identity in Othello?

  Through Othello's struggle with his outsider status
• What does the character of Iago reveal about human nature?

  It shows the capacity for deceit and malice
• How does the setting of Cyprus contribute to the play's tension?

  It creates an isolated environment for conflict
• What is the significance of the handkerchief in Othello's relationship with Desdemona?

  It symbolizes their love and trust
• How does the theme of betrayal manifest in the relationships between characters?

  Through Iago's manipulation of Othello and Cassio
• How does Shakespeare use foreshadowing in Othello?

  By hinting at future betrayals and tragedies