Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Othello Socratic Seminar Questions

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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