In what sense might it be said that Othello is responsible for his own downfall ?
2. Discuss the functions of the minor characters, such as Roderigo, Bianca, and Emilia.
3. Is the rapidity of Othello’s emotional collapse act IIIscene 3) plausible? Does his race contribute to his emotional turmoil? Explain.
4. The first part of act IVscene 2 until Othello exits), is sometimes called the brothel scene. What features of Othello’s language and behavior justify this designation?
5. Why does lago kill Roderigo ?
6. What are the benefits of moving the main characters to Cyprus rather than setting the drama in Venice?
7. Compare the speeches of Cassio and lago in act II scene 1. What do the differ ences in language and style reveal about their characters?
8. Carefully review the play to determine how much time elapses between the arrival in Cyprus and the end of the action. Can you find narrated events that could not possibly have occurred within that time frame ? What effect do the chronological inconsistencies have on you ? Explain .
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