Othello Questions on Act 1, Scene 3
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Why does Iago suspect Emilia slept with Othello and Cassio, and where does he express this?
Iago thinks that Emilia has slept with both Othello and Cassio because he is bitter, insecure, and constantly suspicious. Believing that his wife has been cheating on him with these men gives him an...
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Brabantio's accusation against Othello
Brabantio accuses Othello of using witchcraft to win his daughter Desdemona's love. He believes that Othello must have enchanted her because he cannot accept that she would willingly marry a Moor,...
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Why does everyone except Othello consider his marriage to Brabantio's daughter fortunate?
In "Othello," everyone except Othello himself sees his marriage to Desdemona as fortunate because she chooses him over others, boosting his confidence in her love. However, Othello's perception...
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Where is redemption shown in Shakespeare's play Othello?
Redemption in Shakespeare's play Othello can be found in the eponymous character's backstory. As he tells us in act 1, scene 3, he was once a slave before being redeemed by a large payment to his...
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In Othello, how do Othello's and Brabantio's images of Desdemona differ?
Othello and Brabantio have contrasting views of Desdemona. Brabantio sees her as a timid, quiet maiden, incapable of falling for Othello without being tricked. He believes Othello has bewitched her,...