Monday, April 27, 2015

Othello Homework for 4/29

1. In your own words, explain what happened in 1.2

2. Answer the following questions for your log -

A. 1st impressions – Is he what you thought he’d be? Is he respected by his associates? How do you know?

B. What contrasts are there between the way Iago, Roderigo, and Branbantio have described Othello and the way he looks and behaves when he actually appears?

C. What is the difference in attitude between Cassio and Iago in their short conversation following Othello’s exit?

D. Why is Branbantio convinced that Othello must have used witchcraft on his daughter? Why does he have difficulty believing his daughter could run to Othello’s “sooty bosom”?

E. Describe Othello as you see him in your imagination. Which type of actor would you choose to play the role? Find a picture online or in a magazine that resembles your Othello and put it in your journal.

F. Iago swears in line 38 “By Janus”. Janus is a Roman two-faced god. Give examples of Iago’s two-faced behavior, How might an actor convey this?

3. Read 1.3 and be prepared for a quiz

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