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‘Othello’ is one of William Shakespeare’s most celebrated plays. It is a tragedy that follows the downfall of a respected general named Othello. Othello’s soldier, Iago, convinces him that his wife is having an affair, and sows suspicion in Othello’s mind that slowly drives him to disaster.

‘Othello’ is particularly notable because of how evil Iago is. Most of Shakespeare’s antagonists have reasons for their behavior, and in many cases those reasons are foolish but still clear throughout the play. In the case of Iago, there is no clear motivation for his destructive behavior. Does he love Othello’s wife? Is he simply envious of the decorated general, or angry that Othello has not promoted him? Iago is never clear on his motivations, which has led some critics to argue that this play was Shakespeare exploring the idea of “pure” evil. If that interpretation is right, then ‘Othello’ is certainly one of the most interesting and philosophically challenging of Shakespeare’s plays.
What Are Othello Act 1 Lines By Shakespeare Flashcards
Cards: 19| Attempts: 178| Last updated: Sep 29, 2020
  Act 1 Scene 1 Line 42 (Iago's Deception)
  O, Sir, Content You, I Follow Him To Serve ...
  Act 1 Scene 1 Line 57-61 (Iago's Deception)
  It Is As Sure As You Are Roderigo, Were I T...
  Act 1 Scene 1 Line 66 (Iago's Deception)
  I Am Not What I Am.
  Act 1 Scene 1 Line 89 - 90 (Iago Sexual Refer...
  Even Now, Now, Very Now, An Old Black Ram Is ...
Othello Game
Cards: 19| Attempts: 13| Last updated: Sep 22, 2015
  What Was Iago's Complaint In Scene I?
  Iago Has Been Passed Over For A Promotion. C...
  Who Was Brabantio, And Why Did Iago And Roder...
  Brabantio Was Desdemona's Father. Iago And R...
  Why Did Iago Leave Roderigo At Brabantio's H...
  Iago Didn't Want To Be Seen As Being Against...
  What Was Brabantio's Reaction To Othello's M...
  He Was Outraged At This Mixed-marriage.
Othello Quotes
Cards: 25| Attempts: 1| Last updated: Sep 22, 2015
  Iago's View Of Himself
  I Know My Price, I Am Worth No Worse A Place
  Iago To Roderigo Instructions
  Rouse Him, Make After Him, Poison His Delight
  Nasty Remark About Othello And Desdemona To B...
  Even Now, An Old Black Ram Is Tupping Your Wh...
  Brabantio Being Incredibly Dense About Desdem...
  - Oh Unhappy Girl! O, She deceives ...

English Vocabulary (Othello)
Cards: 22| Attempts: 0| Last updated: Sep 18, 2015
  Intrigue
  –verb (used With Object) -to Arouse The...
  Dramaturge
  –noun A Specialist In Dramaturgy, Especia...
  Grange
  –noun 1. A Farm, With Its Farmhouse And...
  Ewe
  Noun A Female sheep, Especially –noun...


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