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Othello Act 1 Reading Packet Complete
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1. Translate the following lines to determine why Roderigo is angry with Iago. a. What did Iago “know of” that angers Roderigo? Iago “knew of” the wedding between Othello and Desdemona. (Rode ... rigo wanted Desdemona) 2. Lines 9-35 comprise an extended speech by Iago that can be heard by both the audience and other characters on the stage. Therefore, this is considered a ____monologue_____. a. In lines 9-35, Iago reveals why he is angry with Othello and why he hates Michael Cassio. What did Othello do involving Cassio that has upset Iago? Cite lines and explain what they mean. Othello made Cassio his Lieutenant even though he knew nothing about that instead of Iago. i) Lines: “Three great ones of the city (in Personal suit to make me his lieurenant) Off – capped to him. “ “I know my price; I am worth no worse a place.” “And what was he? Forsooth, a great arithmetician, One Michael Cassio, A Florentine.” ii) Meaning: Three of Venice’s most important noblemen took their hats off to him and asked him humbly to make him his lieutenant. I know my own worth well enough to know that I deserve that position. And who does he choose? A guy who knows more about numbers than fighting! b. What does Iago mean when he says that [Show More]
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