Act 1 Scene 2

• Who visits Othello in his lodgings to trick him?

  Iago
• What does Iago trick Othello into believing about Roderigo?

  That Roderigo was planning to destroy his marriage by telling Brabantio of his elopement to Desdemona
• How does Othello respond to the accusations against him?

  He remains calm and conveys his love for Desdemona
• Who informs Othello about a military issue in Cyprus?

  Cassio
• What is Brabantio's reaction to Othello's marriage to his daughter?

  He expresses horror and accuses Othello of using "foul charms"
• What does Iago mean by the quote "I lack Iniquity"?

  It is dramatic irony as he actually harbors ill will towards Othello
• How does the quote "I am not what I am" relate to Iago's character?

  It highlights his malevolent nature through biblical allusion
• What does Othello's statement "My services... shall out tongue his complaints" reveal about his character?

  It shows his hubris and belief that his military prowess will protect him
• What does the phrase "My parts, my title, and my perfect soul" suggest about Othello?

  It highlights his hubristic nature and establishes him as a tragic hero
• How does the repetition of personal pronouns in Othello's phrase reflect his character?


  It displays an egotistical side and emphasizes his concern for power and masculinity
• What does Othello mean when he says marriage has removed his "free condition"?

  He implies that marriage limits his freedom, possibly to engage with other women
• What does Brabantio's use of the term "Foul thief" imply about his views on Othello?

  It reflects his racist language and perception of Othello as lowly
• How does the adjective "sooty" in Brabantio's soliloquy characterize Othello?

  It portrays Othello as dirty due to his skin color
• What does Brabantio's reaction to Othello's marriage reveal about his sense of manhood?

  It shows his injured sense of manhood intertwined with racial prejudice and horror at interracial sexuality