Othello act I scene II
Time: 20 minutes.
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What is the main conflict in this scene?
What does Brabantio accuse Othello of doing?
Why does Othello tell Brabantio that he will "command with years" ?
Why does Othello refer to himself as "unhoused free condition"?
Why does Iago refrain from killing Roderigo?
What is Iago's motivation for telling Cassio that Othello is married?
Why is Othello sought after by the senate?
How does Othello view his marriage to Desdemona? (literal)
Why does Othello respond to Brabantio's accusations with words rather than violence?
Why does Othello need to speak with someone in the house before leaving with Cassio?
Why does Roderigo call Othello "the Moor"?
What news does Cassio bring to Othello?
What is the overall tone of this scene?
What does Iago plan to do with Roderigo?
What does Othello mean when he says "My parts, my title and my perfect soul / Shall manifest me rightly"?
How does Iago refer to Othello's marriage?
Why does Iago warn Othello about Brabantio's arrival?
How does Iago feel about Cassio?
How does Iago describe Othello's marriage to Desdemona?
How does Brabantio feel about Othello's marriage to Desdemona?
