Aim 20 ­ Othello Act V scene i.notebook November 01, 2018

TOPIC: Othello by William Shakespeare

Aim #20: How can we effectively utilize close reading skills to improve comprehension of Act V scene 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 Thursday 11/1 ***Must submit to TIN by 8:07am*** Prepare for unit test on Friday 11/2

1 Aim 20 ­ Othello Act V scene i.notebook November 01, 2018

TOPIC: Act V scenes i & ii Study Guide Questions

47. How would Iago gain from Roderigo's death? Cassio's?

By killing Roderigo,TOPIC Iago: Introduction guarentees that to his8th secrets Grade about Social his planStudies will never be exposed. Also, he will not have to pay back the jewels and money that Roderigo gave him to give to Desdemona. Iago can use Cassio as a scapegoat claiming that Roderigo and Cassio killed each other.Iago states, "Now, whether he kill Cassio, or Cassio him, or each do kill each other, Every way makes my gain" (V.i 12-14). Either way, it makes no difference who kills who as it will lead to Iago getting the upper hand and eventually revenge on Othello.

48. What happens when Roderigo attacks Cassio? Who actually wounds Cassio?

When Roderigo attacks Cassio he is unsuccessful as Cassio is wearing armor. Cassio retaliates by stabbing Roderigo and killing him. While this fight is occuring Iago stabs Cassio in the leg because that is an area which is exposed. Cassio does not see Iago as it is very dark outside.

49. What does Othello assume has happened? Is he correct?

After hearing cries and screams Othello assumes that Iago has carried out his part of the plan and killed Michael Cassio. Othello states, "The voice of Cassio! Iago keeps his word" (V.i 30). Unfortunately, Othello is incorrect in his assumption and Cassio has only been wounded in the leg.

50. After Bianca appears, what new part of his plot does Iago begin in Scene I, starting at line 107?

After Bianca appears iago tries to make it seem that Cassio and Roderigo were fighting over her saying, "Do you perceive the gastness of her eye? Nay, if you state, we shall hear more anon. - Behold her well. I pray you, look upon her. Do you see gentleman? Nay, guiltiness will speak though tongues were out of use" (V.i 126-130). Iago goes as far as to say that Bianca is pale because she was caught but in reality, she is upset to see Cassio hurt.

51. Who will get the blame for the attack on Cassio if Iago has his way?

Initially, Roderigo will get the blame for the attack on Cassio. However, Iago eventually passes the blame to Bianca claiming it was her fault the two men were fighting to begin with.

52. What justification does Othello try to give the murder of Desdemona in scene ii?

The justification that Othello gives for killing Desdemona is that if he doesn't kill his wife she will betray more men. Othello states, "Yet she must die, else she'll betray more men. Put out the light, and then put out the light. If I quench thee, thou flaming minister, I call again thy former light restore should I repent me" (V.i 6-10). Clearly, Othello has made up his mind about killing Desdemona and there is no turning back.

53. How does Othello kill Desdemona? What interruption occurs while he is doing it?

Othello kills Desdemona by smothering her with a pillow until she can no longer breathe. While he is committing the murder Emilia arrives and wants to know where Desdemona is and what is happening in their bedroom.

54. Whom does Desdemona blame for her death? Does Emilia believe her?

Desdemona blames herself for her death telling Emilia, "Nobody. I myself. Farewell. Committed me to my kind lord. O, farewell" (V.i. 153-154). Emilia does not believe Desdemona and thinks there is foul play involved in her death.

55. How is Desdemona faithful to Othello to the end?

Desdemona is faithful to Othello to the end because she lied right before her death. Not only does she take the blame for her husbands murder, but by lying before her death she has condemned herself to hell.

56. What happens when Iago tells his wife not to speak and to go home, orders which good Renaissance wives should follow without question?

Emilia ignores her husbands requests to go home and wants the truth to be heard. Iago responds by killing her. "Good gentlemen, let me have leave to speak. 'Tis proper I obey him, but not now. Perchance, Iago, I will ne'er go home" (V.ii. 208-210). This is the first and last time Emilia stands up to her husband.

57. What is Emilia's reaction when Othello tells her that Iago has revealed Desdemona's affair with Cassio to him?

Emilia was shocked and amazed. All along she had thought the tale had been a lie contrived by some awful person; never dreaming that Iago was responsible. Othello is beginning to realize that he has been lied to.

58. What is Othello finally beginning to realize in scene ii, line 205? What has happened to Desdemona's father?

Othello is beginning to realize that Desdemona did not have an affair with Cassio and that Iago has been lying the entire time. Unfortunately, it is too late and she has already been killed. Desdemona's father Brabantio has died from grief. He was upset that his daughter Desdemona chose Othello over him.

59. Why does Othello attack Iago?

Othello attacks Iago because he finally realizes that he was tricked. Desdemona was always faithful to him and she did not need to be murdered. "Are there no stones in heaven but what serve for the thunder? Precious villain!" (V.ii. 248-249). Unfortunately for Othello, it is too late and Desdemona is already dead.

60. What is Othello's reaction to having his sword taken away?

After Othello's sword is taken away he feels weakened and vulnerable. For Othello, his sword represents courage and bravery. Without it a part of him has been taken away as well.

61. How does Othello use the second sword he finds in the room?

Othello has another sword hidden, strapped to his thigh. A Spanish sword, hardened in ice cold water and razor sharp. He uses it to stab Iago and then kill himself. "Behold, I have a weapon. A better never did itself sustain upon a soldiers thigh. I have seen the day that with this little arm and this good sword I have made my way through more impediments that twenty times your stop" (V.ii. 273-278). With this sword Othello hopes to get his revenge on Iago and kill him.

62. How do Roderigo's pockets conveniently help to clarify much of what has happened?

Inside of Roderigo's pockets, there are letters explaining the entire plan. "Now here's another discontented paper found in his pocket too, and this, it seems, Roderigo meant to have sent this damned villain but that, Iago in the interim came in and satisfied him" (V.ii. 329-333). One letter explains Iago's plan to get revenge and the other explains how Roderigo and Iago were working together.

63. What happens to Othello, Iago and Cassio in the end?

Othello commits suicide. Iago is sentenced to torture. Cassio becomes governor of Cyprus.

64. Who gets Othello's estate? Why?

Gratiano gets Othello's estate. Othello and Desdemona did not have any children, and since it was Othello who killed Desdemona, it is only right that one of her relatives receives the estate. "Gratiano, keep the house and seize upon the fortunes of the Moor, for they succeed on you" V.ii. (382-384). Even though Lodovico is Desdemona's cousin Gratiano is the elder which is why the property will go to him.

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