Aim 19 Othello Act IV Scenes Ii and Iii.Notebook November 01, 2018

Aim 19 Othello Act IV scenes ii and iii.notebook November 01, 2018

Aim #19: How can we effectively utilize close reading skills to improve comprehension of Act V scenes i?TOPIC: Introduction to 8th Grade Social Studies

Do Now: Debrief about short-constructed response

Homework Read Act V scene i and complete study guide questions - Due Tuesday 10/30 ***Must submit to TIN by 8:07am*** Prepare for unit test on Friday 11/2

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TOPIC: Act IV scene ii & iii Homework Questions

38. What is Othello questioning Emilia about at the beginning of the scene?

Othello questionsTOPIC Emilia: Introduction asking if she has to seen 8th any Grade suspicious Social activity Studies between Desdemona and Cassio. Emilia responds by saying that she has seen them together but it was nothing out of the ordinary. "I durst my lord, to wager she is honest, lay down my soul at stake. If you think other remove your thought, it doth abuse your bosom. If any wretch have put this in your head let heaven requite it with the serpent's curse..." (IV.ii 13-17).

39. According to Othello's speech (lines 57-74), are Othello's actions driven by honor or jealousy? Use direct evidence from this speech to answer the question.

Othello's actions are driven by honor because that people have been talking behind his back and that he has been made a fool of. He feels that his wife Desdemona has disrespected herself and their marriage. "But, alas, to make me the fixed figure for the time of scorn to point his slow and moving finger at...the fountain from which my current runs or else dries up - to be discarded thence!" (IV.ii. 56-63). One could argue that it may also be jealousy because he once saw his wife as a pure and innocent woman before she was corrupted by another man (Cassio).

40. To whom does Desdemona turn for help after Othello calls her a strumpet?

Desdemona turns to Iago for help. "Alas, Iago, my lord hath so bewhored her, thrown such despite and heavy terms upon her, that true hearts cannot bear it" (IV.ii. 122-123).

41. What does Desdemona ask to be put on her bed tonight? Why might Desdemona request this? Is she being superstitious or romantic?

Desdemona asks for her wedding sheets to be placed on her bed. She requests this because she is hopeful that Othello will be reminded of the love he felt for Desdemona when they were first married. "Prithee, tonight lay on my bed my wedding sheets. Remember, and call my husband hither" (IV.ii 111-112). She is being romantic because she hopes it will remind Othello of one of he happiest of their lives, when they got married.

42. What dramatically ironic theory does Emilia come up with to explain Desdemona's problems?

Emilia thinks that some evil busybody, some meddling lying person made up the rumor about Desdemona to get a higher position in the military. "I will be hanged, if some eternal villan, some busy and insinuating rogue, some cogging, cozening slave, to get some office, have not devised this slander" (IV.ii 153-156). Little does she realize that it is her own husband Iago.

43. What does Roderigo plan on asking Desdemona (lines 229-231)?

Roderigo plans on asking Desdemona if she has feelings for him and if he received the jewels he told Iago to give to her. He tells Iago that he is tired or trying and not getting anywhere. If Desdemona returns his jewels then he will stop pursuing her and apologize, if not, he will seek satisfaction from Iago. "I will make myself known to Desdemona. If she will return me my jewels I will give over my suit and repent my unlawful solicitation. If not, assure yourself I will seek satisfaction of you" (IV.ii. 228-232).

44. What does Iago want Roderigo to do? What reason does Iago give for this?

Iago wants Roderigo to kill Cassio so that he cannot take Othello's position as governor and therefore force Othello to extend his stay and remain in Cyprus. Iago lies to Roderigo telling him that Othello and Desdemona are traveling back to Mauritania when they are actually going home to Venice. "...unless his abode be lingered here by some accident - wherein none can be so determinate as the removing of Cassio" (IV.ii. 256-260).

45. Given Scene 3, between Desdemona and Emilia, is it at all possible that Desdemona could ever be unfaithful to Othello?

Based on the conversation between Emilia and Desdemona, it is extremely unlikely that Desdemona will ever be unfaithful to her husband. Emilia claims that she wouldn't sin for something small, but would be willing to if the prize was big enough. "In troth, I think I should, and undo 't when I had done. Marry, I would not so such a thing for a joint-ring, nor for measures of lawn, nor for gowns, petticoats, nor caps, nor any petty exhibition. But for the whole world? Why, who would not make her husband a cuckold to make him a monarch? I should venture purgatory for 't" (IV.iii. 66-72).

46. What is the effect of the "Willow Song" and the interruptions to it?

The effect of the "Willow Song" is to foreshadow Desdemona's death. The frequent interruptions illustrate her paranoia and her inability to see what will happen in her future. She has opportunities to prevent her death but does not take advantage of them. "She had a song of 'Willow,' an old thing 'twas, but it expressed her fortune and she dies singing it" (IV.iii 27-29).

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