Character Analysis (Leaving Cert English): Flashcards
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Othello's military rank
Othello's military rank
General in the Venetian army
Who does Othello kill?
Who does Othello kill?
Desdemona, his wife
Iago's role in the play
Iago's role in the play
Othello's ensign and primary antagonist
Iago quote about his true nature
Iago quote about his true nature
I am not what I am
Desdemona's key character traits
Desdemona's key character traits
Loving, virtuous, and loyal
How does Desdemona die?
How does Desdemona die?
Murdered by Othello
Cassio's position
Cassio's position
Othello's lieutenant
Cassio's weakness
Cassio's weakness
Poor tolerance for alcohol/drinking
Brabantio's relation to Desdemona
Brabantio's relation to Desdemona
Her father, a Venetian senator
Brabantio's accusation vs Othello
Brabantio's accusation vs Othello
Using witchcraft to win Desdemona
Emilia's relationships in play
Emilia's relationships in play
Iago's wife and Desdemona's maid
Who exposes Iago's treachery?
Who exposes Iago's treachery?
Emilia
Duke of Venice's role
Duke of Venice's role
Highest official in Venice, represents law & authority
Jealousy metaphor in Othello
Jealousy metaphor in Othello
The green-eyed monster
Object Iago uses to frame Desdemona
Object Iago uses to frame Desdemona
Desdemona's handkerchief