Character Analysis (OCR A-Level English Literature): Quizzes
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What rank does Othello hold in the Venetian army?
What rank does Othello hold in the Venetian army?
General
What sparks Iago's resentment & sets his vengeful plot in motion?
What sparks Iago's resentment & sets his vengeful plot in motion?
Othello promoting Cassio over him
What is Cassio's key weakness that Iago exploits?
What is Cassio's key weakness that Iago exploits?
Cannot handle alcohol well
How does Desdemona respond to Othello's false accusations against her?
How does Desdemona respond to Othello's false accusations against her?
Remains loyal even unto death
What does Brabantio believe Othello used to seduce Desdemona?
What does Brabantio believe Othello used to seduce Desdemona?
Witchcraft or magic
What crucial object does Emilia give to Iago in Act 3, Scene 3?
What crucial object does Emilia give to Iago in Act 3, Scene 3?
Desdemona's handkerchief
What is identified as Othello's tragic flaw (hamartia)?
What is identified as Othello's tragic flaw (hamartia)?
Jealousy
What ironic title do characters give Iago throughout the play?
What ironic title do characters give Iago throughout the play?
'Honest Iago'
How does the Duke of Venice handle Brabantio's accusation against Othello?
How does the Duke of Venice handle Brabantio's accusation against Othello?
Fairly & impartially
What does Cassio equate with 'the immortal part of myself' after his demotion?
What does Cassio equate with 'the immortal part of myself' after his demotion?
His reputation