Characters: Desdemona (Grade 12 NSC Matric English HL): Quizzes
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What makes Desdemona a complex character according to her portrayal in the play?
What makes Desdemona a complex character according to her portrayal in the play?
She shows both strength & submission
In her 'divided duty' speech, what does Desdemona declare herself divided between?
In her 'divided duty' speech, what does Desdemona declare herself divided between?
Father and husband
What does Desdemona say when dying, refusing to name Othello as her killer?
What does Desdemona say when dying, refusing to name Othello as her killer?
'Nobody. I myself'
Which trait does Desdemona maintain constantly throughout the play until her death?
Which trait does Desdemona maintain constantly throughout the play until her death?
Unwavering loyalty to Othello
What does Desdemona request regarding her wedding sheets that shows tragic awareness?
What does Desdemona request regarding her wedding sheets that shows tragic awareness?
To be buried in them if she dies
What does the willow song demonstrate about Desdemona's state of mind?
What does the willow song demonstrate about Desdemona's state of mind?
Subconscious recognition of her fate
What is symbolic about Desdemona being suffocated beneath her wedding sheets?
What is symbolic about Desdemona being suffocated beneath her wedding sheets?
Marriage vows & wifely duty destroy her
Which contradiction does Desdemona display regarding her marriage to Othello?
Which contradiction does Desdemona display regarding her marriage to Othello?
Independence in marrying, then submission
How does Desdemona's character develop from early to final acts?
How does Desdemona's character develop from early to final acts?
Confident young woman to tragic victim
How is Desdemona's forgiveness of Othello characterised?
How is Desdemona's forgiveness of Othello characterised?
Active choice showing moral strength