Character Analysis (AQA A-Level English Literature A): Flashcards
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Othello's role in Venice
Othello's role in Venice
Moor, general in Venetian military
Iago's deceptive reputation
Iago's deceptive reputation
Known as 'honest Iago' while harbouring malicious intent
Significance of Act 3, Scene 3
Significance of Act 3, Scene 3
Turning point where Iago plants doubt in Othello's mind
Desdemona's defining characteristic
Desdemona's defining characteristic
Innocence, purity, and unwavering loyalty to Othello
Why Iago seeks revenge
Why Iago seeks revenge
Othello promoted Cassio as lieutenant instead of him
Role of Desdemona's handkerchief
Role of Desdemona's handkerchief
False proof of affair between Desdemona and Cassio
'Green-eyed monster' meaning
'Green-eyed monster' meaning
Jealousy - self-destructive emotion that consumes its victim
Brabantio's warning to Othello
Brabantio's warning to Othello
'She has deceived her father, and may thee' - plants doubt
Emilia's transformation
Emilia's transformation
From compliant wife to truth-teller who exposes Iago
Othello's tragic act in Act 5
Othello's tragic act in Act 5
Murders innocent Desdemona, believing she was unfaithful