Themes (Edexcel A-Level English Literature): Quizzes
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What does Brabantio accuse Othello of using to win Desdemona's love?
What does Brabantio accuse Othello of using to win Desdemona's love?
Magic
In Act 5, Scene 2, how does Othello refer to himself, showing internalised racism?
In Act 5, Scene 2, how does Othello refer to himself, showing internalised racism?
A 'circumcised dog'
What does Iago's quote 'I am not what I am' reveal about his character?
What does Iago's quote 'I am not what I am' reveal about his character?
His duplicitous nature
In Act 3, Scene 3, what does Iago use to create false evidence of infidelity?
In Act 3, Scene 3, what does Iago use to create false evidence of infidelity?
The handkerchief
In Act 5, Scene 2, what does Emilia do that defies gender norms?
In Act 5, Scene 2, what does Emilia do that defies gender norms?
Speaks out against Iago
How are women portrayed in 'Othello' according to the play's gender roles theme?
How are women portrayed in 'Othello' according to the play's gender roles theme?
Virtuous/loyal or deceptive/promiscuous
What does Cassio lament losing in Act 2, Scene 3 after his dismissal?
What does Cassio lament losing in Act 2, Scene 3 after his dismissal?
His reputation
In Act 5, Scene 2, what is the purpose of Othello's suicide?
In Act 5, Scene 2, what is the purpose of Othello's suicide?
To restore his lost honour
What is jealousy called in 'Othello'?
What is jealousy called in 'Othello'?
The 'green-eyed monster'
How does Othello's jealousy physically manifest in Act 4, Scene 1?
How does Othello's jealousy physically manifest in Act 4, Scene 1?
An epileptic fit