End of Act V, Scene 1 Question for Consideration

End of Act V, Scene 1 Question for Consideration: Can you relate to a situation in the 21st century where a vulnerable person has been made an easy target for blame? (TV shows, movies, personal experiences etc) Othello Act V, Scene 2

Stopping Points - Line 203 (Pg.249—before others arrive) - End of scene 2 Stopping point 1—Line 203 (Pg. 249):

 Compare Emilia’s reaction when she learns the truth about Iago to Othello’s reaction when he was told about Desdemona’s affair with Cassio.  What does this tell us about Othello and Emilia’s perception of their spouses?  What does this tell us about Iago’s character?  What will Emilia do now that she knows the truth? Emilia’s Reaction (Act V, Scene 2) Othello’s Reaction (Act III, Scene 3) (Truth about Iago) (D. cheating with C.) Stopping point 2—End of scene 2:

 Othello describes himself as...

 “An honourable murderer” (line 346)

 “One that loved not wisely but too well” (line 404)

 “One not easily jealous, but being wrought, perplexed in the extreme” (line 405-406) Choose one quote from above...Do you agree with this statement? Why or why not? (ACEIT Model) Small Group Work

Different readers blame different characters for the tragic ending of Othello. In your small groups, Re-write the ending so that you are personally satisfied that the characters get what they deserve.