Be prepared to discuss these questions in class on Wednesday, March 23, 2011.
WORLD CONNECTION QUESTIONS
Which is more important, friendship or money? --J.H. 1st
How would you react if your family rejected you because of the person you chose to love? --Y.T. --3rd
How do you think you'd feel if someone gave you something that has been passed down from generation to generation? --L.G. 8th
CLOSE-ENDED QUESTIONS
According to Gratiano in the final scene, how did Brabantio die? --O.G. 8th
When confronted with your guilt -- and you are guilty -- how would you react? --N.G. 7th
How was the Turkish fleet defeated at Cyprus? --Mr. Mikesell
How old was Iago? --Mr. Mikesell
OPEN-ENDED QUESTIONS
In 3.3.117, Iago says he loves Othello: Why does he do that when it is obvious he hates him? --L.M. 3rd
Why did Iago kill Roderigo? --P.H. 7th
Why did Desdemona fall in love with Othello? --Y.C. 8th
What is Iago's beef with Cassio? --Mr. Mikesell
UNIVERSAL THEME / CORE QUESTIONS
If someone conned you into doing something foolish or criminal, what would you do? --A.V. 1st
After reading Othello, will you guard against being ruled by your emotions, why, and if so, how? --L.A. 1st
Iago goes back and forth on the value of reputation: what value do you place on it and why? --K.M. 3rd.
LITERARY ANALYSIS QUESTIONS
What tone(s) does Shakespeare use when Iago presents his asides/soliloquies detailing his scheme? --A.S. 1st
How does Shakespeare employ irony in the play? --G.O. 8th
What fatal flaw did Shakespeare give Othello? --Mr. Mikesell
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