Character Analysis (Edexcel A-Level English Literature): Flashcards
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Othello's ethnicity & military rank
Othello's ethnicity & military rank
Moor & general in Venetian army
Othello's tragic actions in Act 5
Othello's tragic actions in Act 5
Kills Desdemona, then takes his own life
Iago's role in the play
Iago's role in the play
Othello's ensign & primary antagonist
What Iago plants in Othello's mind
What Iago plants in Othello's mind
Seeds of doubt about Desdemona's fidelity
Desdemona's key character traits
Desdemona's key character traits
Loving, virtuous, & loyal
Desdemona's act of defiance
Desdemona's act of defiance
Secret marriage to Othello, defying social norms
Cassio's weakness leading to downfall
Cassio's weakness leading to downfall
Inability to handle alcohol
Why Iago resents Othello
Why Iago resents Othello
Othello promoted Cassio over him
Brabantio's accusation against Othello
Brabantio's accusation against Othello
Used witchcraft/magic to win Desdemona
Emilia's crucial act in Act 5
Emilia's crucial act in Act 5
Exposes Iago's treachery