Hi Class,

Thank you for adding your voices to the conversation via the chat and by speaking up.

Homework:

1–I’ve updated the “Five Types of Ethics” handout in Readings. Please read this over carefully–we will discuss it next week.

2–Finish reading the text of Shakespeare’s Othello:

3–Answer these questions from Acts 4 and 5 in your notebook. I will call on you to answer them in class.

a–How did Iago trick Othello into thinking Cassio was gloating and bragging about his affair with Desdemona?

b–Why was Bianca angry with Cassio?

c–How did Bianca’s return with the handkerchief help Iago?

d–Why did Othello ask Emilia about Cassio’s affair with Desdemona, and what was her reply?

e–To whom does Desdemona turn for help after Othello calls her a strumpet?

f–Why did Iago tell Rodriego to kill Cassio? Why did Roderigo consent to think about it?

g–How would Iago gain from Roderigo’s death? Cassio’s?

h–What happened when Cassio and Roderigo fought?

i–What did Iago do after he wounded Cassio?

j–How was Desdemona faithful to Othello to the end?

k–What was Emilia’s reaction when Othello told her that Iago had revealed Desdemona’s affair with Cassio to him?

l–Who told the truth about Iago?

m–What happened to Othello, Iago and Cassio in the end?

 

These study questions will help you ace the quiz next week!

Best,

Prof. Scanlan