Themes: Love (Grade 12 NSC Matric English HL): Quizzes
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What type of tragedy is Othello described as in relation to love?
What type of tragedy is Othello described as in relation to love?
Domestic tragedy
What does the quote 'she loved me for the dangers I had passed' demonstrate about their relationship?
What does the quote 'she loved me for the dangers I had passed' demonstrate about their relationship?
Reciprocal nature of their love
How does Iago plant doubt in Othello's mind about Desdemona's loyalty?
How does Iago plant doubt in Othello's mind about Desdemona's loyalty?
Reminds him she deceived her father
What does the handkerchief initially symbolise in Othello and Desdemona's relationship?
What does the handkerchief initially symbolise in Othello and Desdemona's relationship?
Sign of fidelity
What animal does Iago compare Othello to when describing him to Brabantio?
What animal does Iago compare Othello to when describing him to Brabantio?
Old black ram
What do Desdemona and Emilia's friendship create in the patriarchal world of the play?
What do Desdemona and Emilia's friendship create in the patriarchal world of the play?
Female space of protection
What imagery does the vow scene between Iago and Othello mirror?
What imagery does the vow scene between Iago and Othello mirror?
Wedding vows with religious imagery
What metaphor does Emilia use to describe men's treatment of women?
What metaphor does Emilia use to describe men's treatment of women?
'They are all but stomachs, we food'
According to the play, what can destroy Othello and Desdemona's love, unlike natural forces?
According to the play, what can destroy Othello and Desdemona's love, unlike natural forces?
Human interventions
What musical metaphor does Iago use to describe Othello and Desdemona's relationship?
What musical metaphor does Iago use to describe Othello and Desdemona's relationship?
'Well-tuned'