Why Does Roderigo Have To Hate Othello Essay

Act I: Scene 1

1. What reason does Iago give Roderigo for hating Othello? Iago hates Othello because he gave lieutenant position to Cassio.

2. What reason does Roderigo have to hate Othello? Roderigo is strongly in love with Desdemona, and is mad at Othello because he hears that she had married him.

3. Compare Iago’s military rank to that of Cassio and Othello.

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Othello- Super Soldier, serves the Duke of Venice. Controls Cassio and Iago

• Cassio- Good looking, 2nd in command (Lieutenant). Has control over Iago

• Iago- Furious because he was passed over for 2nd in command, 3rd in command (ancient). Has no control over Cassio and Othello, but has control over Roderigo.

4. What three vulgar, sexually explicit, analogies does Iago use to tell Brabantio of his

Why does Othello feel confident in his right to marry Desdemona (two reasons)?

1. Good qualities

2. Legal status (Innocence will protect him)

2. To where is Othello summoned and why? Othello is summoned to the court for an emergency meeting.

3. Why does Brabantio agree to accompany Othello and his men to see the Duke? The law is on Brabantio side, he believes the Duke will take this fighting (between Othello and Brabantio) the wrong way.

Scene 3

1. According to Othello, how did he and Desdemona fall in love? Othello states that he wooed Desdemona. She liked to listen to the stories Othello told, and fell in love with him.

2. Why does Desdemona declare that her loyalty is now “divided?” She explains how Othello is now her Husband, and how she owes him as much as her mother owed Brabantio.

3. What advice does the Duke give Brabantio in regard to his daughter’s marriage? How does Brabantio receive this advice? The Duke says that Othello’s tale of Desdemona would win over his daughter as well. Then Brabantio says that if he is wrong, then destruction on his head.

4. Where does the Duke suggest Desdemona stay while Othello is gone? What is the unanimous reaction to this?