Plot Summary (Edexcel A-Level English Literature): Flashcards
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Othello's profession
Othello's profession
Moorish general serving Venice
Why Iago resents Othello
Why Iago resents Othello
Passed over for promotion; Cassio chosen as lieutenant
Central emotion Iago awakens in Othello
Central emotion Iago awakens in Othello
Jealousy
Significance of the handkerchief
Significance of the handkerchief
Othello's first gift to Desdemona; becomes false evidence
How Othello won Desdemona's love
How Othello won Desdemona's love
Through stories of his adventures and life experiences
Why Othello dismisses Cassio
Why Othello dismisses Cassio
Cassio gets drunk and involved in brawl
Iago's manipulation technique
Iago's manipulation technique
Subtle insinuations rather than direct accusations
How Othello kills Desdemona
How Othello kills Desdemona
Smothers her to death
Who exposes Iago's plot
Who exposes Iago's plot
Emilia
Play's two main settings
Play's two main settings
Venice and Cyprus