Who are the characters?
There are a total of eight characters: Othello, Iago,Desdemona, Cassio, Bianca, Emilia, Roderigo, and Lodovico in Act IV.
What is the setting? (Time and Place)
The setting was in and out of the castle during the evening.
List the many conflicts that exist in this Act.
Man vs. Man (Othello vs. Desdemona)
Othello thinks Desdemona is having an affair with Cassio, therefore creating problems in their marriage.
Man vs. Man (Iago vs. Othello)
Iago is jealous of Othello's marriage and social status.
Mans vs. Self (Othello vs. Othello)
Othello is insecure about his marriage and believes everything he is told because he is the only black person in the play and feels inferior.
What do you think is an appropriate theme for this Act?
The theme changes throughout the act. At first it's tense because he finds out about the alleged affair with his wife and his best friend. Then it changes to anger and jealousy when he confronts his wife about the affair. Then finally it turns revengeful when he gets thoughts of killing both of them.
What act is Desdemona accused of doing?
Desdemona is accused of cheating on her husband with Cassio.
“Othello, overcome with rage, spirals into incoherent hysteria” is this ironic for this particular character?
What is Cassio’s plan with Bianca?
Cassio plans on marrying Bianca out of promise not love.
"Minx's token" is referred to what in this Act?
Desdemona's handkerchief is what the "minx's token" represents in this act.
How is Desdemona degraded in front of her kinsmen?
Othello calls Desdemona the devil and a devious manipulator in front of her kinsmen therefore shocking him.
Why is Lodovico amazed at Othello’s behavior?
Othello is known as a noble Moor who the senate believes is the master of all situations and when he degrades his wife in front of him, he starts questioning Othello's behavior.
What sort of investigation does Othello conduct to prove that Desdemona is
faithful?
Othello questions Iago's wife, Emilia, about her knowledge of the affair.
Who defends Desdemona on her loyalty to her husband?
Emilia defends Desdemona when Othello questions her of any suspicious of the affair.
What evil plan does Iago concoct?
Iago plans on killing Cassio, so he sends Roderigo to go and kill him.
Is there any foreshadowing in this Act?
All of Iago's actions are foreshadowing. All the stuff he does or says is leading into something bigger and darker.
"Good night, good night/Heaven me such uses send/Not to pick bad from bad, but by bad mend!" [Interpret]
This line is Desdemona basically saying that Othello's actions will teach her to forgive him and improve her flaws rather than hate or be revengeful towards him.
Is Desdemona truly virtuous?
Yes, Desdemona is truly virtuous because when she denies the affair she sounds truthful and doesn't sound like she has something to be hidden.
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Do Now [10.23.07]
Who are the characters in your Act?
Othello, Iago, Desdemona, Lodovico, Bianca, Cassio, Roderigo, Emilia are the characters in Act IV.
Where does it take place?
Act IV takes place in the grounds of the castle and inside the castle.
What time does it take place?
Act IV takes place during the evening.
What happens in the various scenes in each Act?
Othello becomes outraged when he finds out Desdemona is accused of having an affair with Cassio. Iago claims Cassio admitted to the affair and now Othello plans on getting revenge. He plans on killing both Desdemona and Cassio.
How many scenes are there in your Act?
There are three scenes in Act IV.
Can you plot your scene/Act?
Act IV can be plotted as follows:
Exposition: Iago tells Othello that Cassio confessed to an affair he's having with Desdemona.
Rising Action: Othello and Iago trick a confession out of Cassio.
Climax: Othello plans on killing Desdemona and Cassio for their affair.
Falling Action: Othello confronts Desdemona and she says it's not true.
Resolution:Desdemona is in her bedroom where Othello said he was going to kill her.
Othello, Iago, Desdemona, Lodovico, Bianca, Cassio, Roderigo, Emilia are the characters in Act IV.
Where does it take place?
Act IV takes place in the grounds of the castle and inside the castle.
What time does it take place?
Act IV takes place during the evening.
What happens in the various scenes in each Act?
Othello becomes outraged when he finds out Desdemona is accused of having an affair with Cassio. Iago claims Cassio admitted to the affair and now Othello plans on getting revenge. He plans on killing both Desdemona and Cassio.
How many scenes are there in your Act?
There are three scenes in Act IV.
Can you plot your scene/Act?
Act IV can be plotted as follows:
Exposition: Iago tells Othello that Cassio confessed to an affair he's having with Desdemona.
Rising Action: Othello and Iago trick a confession out of Cassio.
Climax: Othello plans on killing Desdemona and Cassio for their affair.
Falling Action: Othello confronts Desdemona and she says it's not true.
Resolution:Desdemona is in her bedroom where Othello said he was going to kill her.
Monday, October 22, 2007
Do Now [10.22.07]
Who were the Venetians?
The Venetians were wealthy and powerful people that made their fortune through trade in the late 1500s and early 1600s.
How were the Moors/Venetians regarded in Shakespeare's day?
The Moors were known as monstrous and savage in Elizabethean England. Being a different skin color other than white meant you were non English and non Christian.
What were the military duties of ranked officers?
There were two types of ranked officers: general and lieutenant. The general was the leader of the army in the city or state they were serving in. Lieutenants give orders to lesser ranked soldiers.
What was the military hierarchy?
Military salaries were obtained by victories. The sacked cities and got booty and that became their reward for military service.
What was the role of women?
The society viewed the women as sinful and imperfect. They were quiet and didn't speak their minds especially in public. They would express there feelings by writing but they mostly in prayers and meditation.
What was expected of a daughter?
They were seen as property of their father. Their father controlled them and they had to obey their fathers. They also had to get married at age 13.
What was expected of a bride?
A renaissance women was supposed to marry well, be loyal to her husband, and give birth to boys. Girls were married for alliances between their families, not for love. Brides were supposed to be virgins before marriage.
What rules for getting married existed at the time of the play?
Women were supposed to be faithful and respect their fathers and family over their wants and needs. Women were married with dowries that their family provided and they prepared household possessions to contribute to the new home.
What were the rules of courtship?
Parents and friends were the matchmakers. Land descended to the eldest son to the exclusion of his siblings. But if there was no son, the land went to the daughter. The younger son often received no inheritance after the bulk of it was given to the eldest son. Common law gave a limited preference to males, as it gave daughters over males such as the nephew, uncles, or male cousins.
The Venetians were wealthy and powerful people that made their fortune through trade in the late 1500s and early 1600s.
How were the Moors/Venetians regarded in Shakespeare's day?
The Moors were known as monstrous and savage in Elizabethean England. Being a different skin color other than white meant you were non English and non Christian.
What were the military duties of ranked officers?
There were two types of ranked officers: general and lieutenant. The general was the leader of the army in the city or state they were serving in. Lieutenants give orders to lesser ranked soldiers.
What was the military hierarchy?
Military salaries were obtained by victories. The sacked cities and got booty and that became their reward for military service.
What was the role of women?
The society viewed the women as sinful and imperfect. They were quiet and didn't speak their minds especially in public. They would express there feelings by writing but they mostly in prayers and meditation.
What was expected of a daughter?
They were seen as property of their father. Their father controlled them and they had to obey their fathers. They also had to get married at age 13.
What was expected of a bride?
A renaissance women was supposed to marry well, be loyal to her husband, and give birth to boys. Girls were married for alliances between their families, not for love. Brides were supposed to be virgins before marriage.
What rules for getting married existed at the time of the play?
Women were supposed to be faithful and respect their fathers and family over their wants and needs. Women were married with dowries that their family provided and they prepared household possessions to contribute to the new home.
What were the rules of courtship?
Parents and friends were the matchmakers. Land descended to the eldest son to the exclusion of his siblings. But if there was no son, the land went to the daughter. The younger son often received no inheritance after the bulk of it was given to the eldest son. Common law gave a limited preference to males, as it gave daughters over males such as the nephew, uncles, or male cousins.
Friday, October 19, 2007
Do Now [October 19,2007]
What tragedies have you experienced? Do you have any tragic flaws or know of someone who has?
One of the tragedies that I have experienced was when my grandmother passed away. I understand everyone has to go when their time is up and I had accepted that. However after her death, the family started fighting with each other and started breaking up. We were all so close when she was alive and we'd go to each other's homes and just bond as a family. However nowadays most of us don't speak to one another and are are petty much done with each other. Sometimes I wish things would go back to those days where we all spent our weekends in my grandma's house avoiding all the problems awaiting us back at home.
After a hard brainstorming session, I figured my tragic flaw is that I go out of my way to make other people others and usually forget about myself. Most of the time I go and do things for others that I know would make them happy and often forget about the things that make me happy. If I don't get anything in return I am A-ok with that. When I finally put myself first, I feel I am being perceived as selfish. So I guess making people happy is my tragic flaw.
One of the tragedies that I have experienced was when my grandmother passed away. I understand everyone has to go when their time is up and I had accepted that. However after her death, the family started fighting with each other and started breaking up. We were all so close when she was alive and we'd go to each other's homes and just bond as a family. However nowadays most of us don't speak to one another and are are petty much done with each other. Sometimes I wish things would go back to those days where we all spent our weekends in my grandma's house avoiding all the problems awaiting us back at home.
After a hard brainstorming session, I figured my tragic flaw is that I go out of my way to make other people others and usually forget about myself. Most of the time I go and do things for others that I know would make them happy and often forget about the things that make me happy. If I don't get anything in return I am A-ok with that. When I finally put myself first, I feel I am being perceived as selfish. So I guess making people happy is my tragic flaw.
Do Now [October 18,2007]
What is a play?
A Play is a form of literature almost always consiting of a dialogue between characters intended for performance rather than reading.
What is involved in a play?
Dialogue, characters, costumes, conflicts, a narrator, and a script is involved in a play.
Where did Shakespeare’s plays staged?
Shakespeare's plays were staged in The Globe Theatre.
Who did he write his plays for?
The Queen is who he wrote for.
Who was his audience?
Queen Elizabeth saw many of his plays.
Who were the actors/actresses?
Some of the actors were David Garrick and Joseph Jefferson. No females were cast in his plays.
How were the characters dressed?
Some dressed in Renaissance Venetican costume and medieval armor.
How did they speak?
The spoke in a richly poetic language that Shakespeare writes for them also known as Shakespearean.
Can we plot a play? Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution.
In order to plot a play we need pictures, key dates, characters, history, and a full script.
What do you think was the cultural background of the actors/actresses? Any people of color?
The Europeans. There were no people of color.
How many of Shakespeare’s plays have you read or know about?
I have read seven of his plays: Hamlet, Julius Ceasar, and Romeo & Juliet.
Have you ever seen an On/Off Broadway play?
No I have not seen an on/off Broadwar play.
Do you like plays? Why or Why not?
Yes I like plays because they're easier to read and understand. However, some plays are dreadfully boring.
A Play is a form of literature almost always consiting of a dialogue between characters intended for performance rather than reading.
What is involved in a play?
Dialogue, characters, costumes, conflicts, a narrator, and a script is involved in a play.
Where did Shakespeare’s plays staged?
Shakespeare's plays were staged in The Globe Theatre.
Who did he write his plays for?
The Queen is who he wrote for.
Who was his audience?
Queen Elizabeth saw many of his plays.
Who were the actors/actresses?
Some of the actors were David Garrick and Joseph Jefferson. No females were cast in his plays.
How were the characters dressed?
Some dressed in Renaissance Venetican costume and medieval armor.
How did they speak?
The spoke in a richly poetic language that Shakespeare writes for them also known as Shakespearean.
Can we plot a play? Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution.
In order to plot a play we need pictures, key dates, characters, history, and a full script.
What do you think was the cultural background of the actors/actresses? Any people of color?
The Europeans. There were no people of color.
How many of Shakespeare’s plays have you read or know about?
I have read seven of his plays: Hamlet, Julius Ceasar, and Romeo & Juliet.
Have you ever seen an On/Off Broadway play?
No I have not seen an on/off Broadwar play.
Do you like plays? Why or Why not?
Yes I like plays because they're easier to read and understand. However, some plays are dreadfully boring.
Do Now [October 16,2007]
Search the net for information on The Moors.
Who were the Moors?
-The term has been broadly used to denote various people in North Africa, who came from Morocco or simply to describe Muslims in general.
Who was the most famous Moor?
-Othello was the most famous Moor. He was made famous by Shakespeare.
Source: herso.freesavers.com/moors.html
Who were the Moors?
-The term has been broadly used to denote various people in North Africa, who came from Morocco or simply to describe Muslims in general.
Who was the most famous Moor?
-Othello was the most famous Moor. He was made famous by Shakespeare.
Source: herso.freesavers.com/moors.html
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