Chapter 4 Presentation (Rocky)
Dorian spends much of his time with Lord Henry, who manipulates Dorian's mind with his philosophy of subjects such as marriage, women, and fidelity. Dorian reveals his infatuation with Sibyl Vane, and actress. Dorian distances himself more from Basil.Comprehension Check Questions: Who is Victoria? Victoria is Lord Henry’s wife.
How would you characterize Sibyl Vane? According to Dorian she was shy and very gentle.
How/Where did she meet Dorian? The third night when she was playing Rosalind.
What does she call Dorian? Sibyl calls Dorian Prince Charming.
How long do they know each other in the story so far? About three weeks.
Critical Thinking: Examine the relationship between Lord Henry and His wife Victoria and compare with the relationship between Lord Henry and Dorian.
His relation with Dorian is much closer with that of his and Victoria because it seems like he didn’t want to be married to her since he told Dorian to never marry a woman with straw colored hair whom I’m suggesting is Victoria, and when she left the room she didn’t say bye to Lord Henry so there must be a problem amongst them. It also seems that when Dorian talked about Sybil, Lord Henry was not too happy about it, because he is in love with Dorian.
How does Lord Henry feels about the relationship between Dorian and Sibyl? I believe he feels a bit sad and fear that he will lose Dorian, because he shrugged his shoulders when Dorian said he was in love with an actress and he must’ve felt the fear after he found the telegram saying Dorian was engaged to Sibyl.
Analyze Lord Henry's view of women, men and fidelity.
Lord Henry’s views on men are fantasizing because when Dorian was walking up and down the room Lord Henry felt a subtle sense of pleasure, his views on women must be sick of them since he is busy having fantasy’s about Dorian. His fidelity or faithfulness is not too strong because he is having this affair with Dorian.
Analyze the change in the relationship between Dorian and Basil.
The distance between these two get larger because Dorian calls Basil a philistine, and he gets annoyed by things that is said to him by Basil.
Research and Correlate the Allusions with Dorian Gray: Philistine - A philistine is a person who is disdainful of artistic pursuits.
Giordano Brunodaughter of Cymbeline from Shakespeare's Cymbeline (you do not have to research this).Free Write the Prediction: How will Dorian's engagement to Sibyl change his relationship with Lord Henry?Dorian will not be able to see Lord Henry that much anymore, because Dorian is in love with Sibyl and would rather spend time with her then with Lord Henry.
Literary Elements: Metaphor-people like Dorian: willful sunbeams of life.Personification: Soul, Desire.
Vocabulary for chapter 4:
Aphorisms: A usually familiar statement expressing an observation or principle generally accepted as wise or true
Munificent: extremely generous
Consummate: having or revealing supreme mastery or skill
Crucible: a vessel made to endure great heat, used for fusing metals
Turbid: Opaque; muddied; caused by suspended matter, usually sediment or the result of rain runoff.
Animalism: the doctrine that human beings are purely animal in nature and lacking a spiritual nature
Thursday, December 6, 2007
Chapter 1 and 2 Q & A
Chapter 2
Presentation (Helen)
Objective: Students will analyze text and describe the characters in Chapter 1-2.
Lord Henry Wotton:
1. How is he a manipulator and initiator? He is a manipulator because he is able to influence all of his friends and anyone who soon becomes his friend. His voice is inviting and intriguing as well so he's listened to as is able to take advantage when he pleases.
2. What kind of cigarettes does he smoke? Is this a hint of a decadent lifestyle?
3. How is he cynical?
Basil Hallward:
1. What is his reaction to his painting of Dorian Gray? He loves the painting and does not want to part with it.
2. How has he violated the code of an artist according to Wilde's preface? He has created a piece of art for himself. For his own satisfaction.
3. He obviously sees in Dorian absolute beauty and harmony. Identify where in the passages.
4. What is the main conflict in this paragraph? The main conflict is that he is a man who is in love with a painting of a man.
Research and Correlate the allusions with traits and circumstances surrounding Dorian Gray:
Adonis: A beautiful youth loved by Aphrodite and Persephone.
Aphrodite: the Goddess of Love, Desire and Beauty.
Narcissus: a bulbous Eurasian plant.
Free write on Prediction:
What will be Lord Henry's influence on Dorian Gray? Lord Henry will influence Dorian Gray because he will continue to speak to Dorian in his intriguing way and become good friends with Dorian and then without warning, stab him in the back.
Chapter 1
Homework Presentation (Aruj):
Vocabulary:
petulant-childishly sulky or bad-tempered.
philanthropy- the desire to promote the welfare of others.
paradox- a statement or proposition that leads to a conclusion that seems senseless.
caprice- a sudden change of mood or behavior.
panegyric- a public speech or published text in praise of someone or something.
candour- the quality of being open and honest in expression
fidelity- faithfulness to a person, cause, or belief, demonstrated by continuing loyalty and support.
physiology- the branch of biology that deals with normal functions of living organism or bodily part functions.
Analyze the symbolism of Dorian Gray's first appearance in the novel and let's discuss his physical description, his actions towards Basil, and the change in him when Lord Henry arrives.
Any reference to Music?
Examine the interaction between Lord Henry and Dorian. Dorian and Lord Henry interact like they've been friends for a long time because Dorian gets so caught up in everything that Lord Henry says.
Cause and Effect: What is Dorian's response to his finished portrait? Dorian
Compare and contrast: Basil and Lord Henry and identify their conflict. Basil and Lord Henry both are in a sense fighting for the attention of Dorian.
Research and Correlate the allusions with Dorian Gray:
Hermes: the son of Zeus and Maia, the messenger of gods, and god of merchants.
Faun: one of a class of lustful rural gods, represented as a man with a goats horns, ears, legs and tail.
Free Write on Prediction:
How will Dorian's friendship with Lord Henry change his relationship with Basil?
I think that Lord Henry will make Dorian think that Basil is in love with him. He will tell Dorian that Basil is obsessed and cause Dorian to not want to befriend Basil any longer. Also, Lord Henry and Dorian will become good friends and Dorian will have no more time for Basil and his art work.
Presentation (Helen)
Objective: Students will analyze text and describe the characters in Chapter 1-2.
Lord Henry Wotton:
1. How is he a manipulator and initiator? He is a manipulator because he is able to influence all of his friends and anyone who soon becomes his friend. His voice is inviting and intriguing as well so he's listened to as is able to take advantage when he pleases.
2. What kind of cigarettes does he smoke? Is this a hint of a decadent lifestyle?
3. How is he cynical?
Basil Hallward:
1. What is his reaction to his painting of Dorian Gray? He loves the painting and does not want to part with it.
2. How has he violated the code of an artist according to Wilde's preface? He has created a piece of art for himself. For his own satisfaction.
3. He obviously sees in Dorian absolute beauty and harmony. Identify where in the passages.
4. What is the main conflict in this paragraph? The main conflict is that he is a man who is in love with a painting of a man.
Research and Correlate the allusions with traits and circumstances surrounding Dorian Gray:
Adonis: A beautiful youth loved by Aphrodite and Persephone.
Aphrodite: the Goddess of Love, Desire and Beauty.
Narcissus: a bulbous Eurasian plant.
Free write on Prediction:
What will be Lord Henry's influence on Dorian Gray? Lord Henry will influence Dorian Gray because he will continue to speak to Dorian in his intriguing way and become good friends with Dorian and then without warning, stab him in the back.
Chapter 1
Homework Presentation (Aruj):
Vocabulary:
petulant-childishly sulky or bad-tempered.
philanthropy- the desire to promote the welfare of others.
paradox- a statement or proposition that leads to a conclusion that seems senseless.
caprice- a sudden change of mood or behavior.
panegyric- a public speech or published text in praise of someone or something.
candour- the quality of being open and honest in expression
fidelity- faithfulness to a person, cause, or belief, demonstrated by continuing loyalty and support.
physiology- the branch of biology that deals with normal functions of living organism or bodily part functions.
Analyze the symbolism of Dorian Gray's first appearance in the novel and let's discuss his physical description, his actions towards Basil, and the change in him when Lord Henry arrives.
Any reference to Music?
Examine the interaction between Lord Henry and Dorian. Dorian and Lord Henry interact like they've been friends for a long time because Dorian gets so caught up in everything that Lord Henry says.
Cause and Effect: What is Dorian's response to his finished portrait? Dorian
Compare and contrast: Basil and Lord Henry and identify their conflict. Basil and Lord Henry both are in a sense fighting for the attention of Dorian.
Research and Correlate the allusions with Dorian Gray:
Hermes: the son of Zeus and Maia, the messenger of gods, and god of merchants.
Faun: one of a class of lustful rural gods, represented as a man with a goats horns, ears, legs and tail.
Free Write on Prediction:
How will Dorian's friendship with Lord Henry change his relationship with Basil?
I think that Lord Henry will make Dorian think that Basil is in love with him. He will tell Dorian that Basil is obsessed and cause Dorian to not want to befriend Basil any longer. Also, Lord Henry and Dorian will become good friends and Dorian will have no more time for Basil and his art work.
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Research on "The Picture of Dorian Gray"
Everyone will research and post the following for 3rd marking period Blog as we are about to embark on Oscar Wilde's The Picture of Dorian Gray
Aestheticism: a 19th century movement that advocated art for "art's sake"
Decadents: Being in a state of decline or decay
Victorianism: the distinctive character, thought, tendencies, etc., of the Victorian period.
Biography on Oscar Wilde.
Born: October 16, 1854
Education: Studied classics at Trinity college, Dublin. Won Berkereley Gold Medal. Granted a scholarship to Magadalen college, Oxford.
Married: Married Florence Balcombe
Children: 2 sons Cyril, and Vyvyan
Lovers: Frank Miles, Constance Lloyd, Robert Baldwin Ross, and Lord Alfred Douglas.
Crimes: Convicted of gross indeceny.
Tragedies: Son Cyril dying in WWI and his wifes death.
Death of Wife: After Spinal Surgery in 1898.
Literary Works :
Poetry
Raveena(1878)
Poems(1881)
The Sphinx(1894)
The Ballad of Reading Gaol(1898)
Plays
Vera(1886)
Duchess of Padua(1883)
Salome(1893)
Lady Winderemere's Fan(1892)
A Woman of No Importance((1893)
An Ideal Husband(1895)
The Importance of Being Earnest(1895)
Death: November 30, 1900 (Cerebral Meningitis)
Aestheticism: a 19th century movement that advocated art for "art's sake"
Decadents: Being in a state of decline or decay
Victorianism: the distinctive character, thought, tendencies, etc., of the Victorian period.
Biography on Oscar Wilde.
Born: October 16, 1854
Education: Studied classics at Trinity college, Dublin. Won Berkereley Gold Medal. Granted a scholarship to Magadalen college, Oxford.
Married: Married Florence Balcombe
Children: 2 sons Cyril, and Vyvyan
Lovers: Frank Miles, Constance Lloyd, Robert Baldwin Ross, and Lord Alfred Douglas.
Crimes: Convicted of gross indeceny.
Tragedies: Son Cyril dying in WWI and his wifes death.
Death of Wife: After Spinal Surgery in 1898.
Literary Works :
Poetry
Raveena(1878)
Poems(1881)
The Sphinx(1894)
The Ballad of Reading Gaol(1898)
Plays
Vera(1886)
Duchess of Padua(1883)
Salome(1893)
Lady Winderemere's Fan(1892)
A Woman of No Importance((1893)
An Ideal Husband(1895)
The Importance of Being Earnest(1895)
Death: November 30, 1900 (Cerebral Meningitis)
Monday, November 26, 2007
OTHELLO ACT IV (Script)
ACT IV- Scene I
SETTING: MANSION in FLORIDA
[The scene starts in a secluded area behind the mansion]
(Iago and Othello enter the set)
IAGO: Yo Othello, Did you know that Cassio just told me he f**ked your girl?
OTHELLO: What the hell?! That ugly a** b**** slept with my girl?
IAGO: Man, if you don't believe me, I got a plan to get him to open up.
OTHELLO: Alright, I'm down man. Tell me the plan.
IAGO: This is how it's going to go down: First I'm gonna start up a conversation and all you gotta do is hide and listen carefully.
OTHELLO: I got it man, lets go.
(CASSIO enters the scene. OTHELLO is secretly hiding and listening to everything.)
CASSIO: Hey man, what have you been up to?
IAGO: Oh nothing, just chilling, doing the usual. How’s Bianca?
CASSIO: Everything’s good. I mean I know she loves me and everything but I am not ready to settle down. If I have to marry her at this very minute it would not be for love. I still got many wild years ahead of me. Too many gals and not enough time.
(IAGO laughs)
CASSIO: Nah, but on the real side, I like her but I don’t know if it’s love.
(OTHELLO is secretly listening to the conversation that he thinks is about DESDEMONA and not BIANCA)
(BIANCA storms into the room interrupting the conversation)
BIANCA: Give this bracelet back to the slut who it belongs to.
CASSIO: What the hell do you mean?
BIANCA: O shut up, I know you’re screwing around behind my back! Man wh*re!
CASSIO: What–
(BIANCA runs away and CASSIO follows her)
(OTHELLO steps out of the shadows in cool hatred)
OTHELLO: How am I gonna kill him, Iago?
IAGO: Shank that dude.
OTHELLO: How am I gonna kill Desdemona for her slutatious ways? POISON!!!
IAGO: No brother! Poisoning is not the way to go. Strangling is.
OTHELLO: Good, Good!
IAGO: I’ll do you a favor and kill Cassio for you. I’ll get back to you before midnight.
(DESDEMONA appears on the set with LODOVICO her kinsman)
LODOVICO: The Mayor wants Othello to return to New York and Cassio to stay in Florida and handle all the business matter out here.
DESDEMONA (excitedly): Yay!
(OTHELLO storms into the scene)
DESDEMONA: Othello, what’s happening?!
OTHELLO: Shut up sl*t!
DESDEMONA: Othello, if you don’t stop it right now I will leave!
OTHELLO: W****!
(DESDEMONA runs out the scene)
(LODOVICO stands there surprised)
LODOVICO: Othello! That is no way to treat a woman! Go and bring her back!
OTHELLO: DESDEMONA!
(DESDEMONA enters the scene)
DESDEMONA: What?!
OTHELLO: You lying tr*mp! Now Leave!
(DESDEMONA leaves the scene)
ACT IV- Scene II
[The scene starts with OTHELLO and EMILIA in one of rooms in the mansion]
OTHELLO: Yo! Do you know if Desdemona has been cheating on me?
EMILIA: No, why are you saying that? I’ve been around her and nothing shady has been going down.
OTHELLO: Liar!
EMILIA: Look, nothing has been going down. So drop it. You know Dessy has been nothing but loyal to you.
OTHELLO (frustrated): Get the f*** out! Stop defending that wh*re!
(DESDEMONA enters the scene a few moments later.)
OTHELLO (calmly): Come over here Dessy.
(DESDEMONA walks over afraid)
OTHELLO: What are you to me?
DESDEMONA: A faithful wife.
OTHELLO: You damn liar! You’re a whore!
DESDEMONA: Othello! All those rumors are nothing but lies! I can’t believe you’d accuse me of such nonsense!
OTHELLO: Whatever was said in here, stays in here.
(As EMILIA re-enters the scene to check up on DESDEMONA, OTHELLO leaves the room.)
EMILIA: Are you alright?
DESDEMONA: I don’t know if this is reality or just a dream... Can you go look for Iago? I need to speak to him.
EMILIA (suspiciously): Alright…
(IAGO enters the scene a few minutes later.)
DESDEMONA: I really need your advice.
IAGO: Desdemona just leave him alone for now. He has a lot on his mind and he’ll get over it as soon as the air is clear.
(DESDEMONA leaves the room)
(IAGO pulls out his iPhone and calls RODERIGO)
RODERIGO: What it do.
IAGO: I have a mission for you. You will go out and kill Cassio.
RODERIGO: And why would I go and kill a dude?
IAGO: You foolish cat! If you kill Cassio, Othello will be forced to stay here in Florida.
RODERIGO: And I want Othello here because???
IAGO: Desdemona. If he stays here, Desdemona will stay here closer to you. Wouldn’t you like that?
RODERIGO: Fine then I’ll get it done as soon as possible.
IAGO: That’s exactly what I wanted to hear.
ACT IV- Scene III
[Scene starts in OTHELLO & DESDEMONA's bedroom]
(DESDEMONA is sitting in her bedroom in her Victoria Secret lingerie. EMILIA is combing her hair)
DESDEMONA (humming as she looks at the door): The poor soul sat [sighing] by a sycamore tree…
EMILIA: O Dessy stop singing that pathetic song.
DESDEMONA: You don't understand what I'm going through right now. All I've done to him is love him since the day I met him. And all of a sudden I am this whore who cheats on her husband.
EMILIA: Well I'd understand why us ladies cheat on men. We are treated like scums and whores and we have to find us love somewhere else.
DESDEMONA: But I have not done nothing wrong.
EMILIA: It's ok, it will all be fine in a minute.
DESDEMONA: I guess, well I'll just wait for him here. You go and catch some Z's. Night Night.
EMILIA: Night Night
(DESDEMONA now on her bed)
DESDEMONA: Good night, good night. Heaven me such uses send. Not to pick bad from bad, but by bad mend!
[Scene fades]
Sunday, October 28, 2007
Othello Character Sketch
DO NOT FORGET YOUR CHARACTERS SKETCH: DUE MONDAY!
PLEASE TURN THIS IN ON HARD COPY AND ALSO POST ON YOUR BLOG. You must include an image of the character, their role, why you selected this character to play the role of ????, and describe their persona in the play. Please try to use drama terms in your description. Must be at least a paragraph for each character in your ACT.
William Dafoe (Iago)
William Dafoe (Iago) - I picked William Dafoe as Iago because in Spiderman he was a two faced good and bad guy. Iago is two faced like him. Iago is the villian of the play, and William Dafoe is the villian of Spiderman.
Terrence Howard (Othello)
Terrence Howard (Othello) - I picked Terrance Howard as Othello because Terrence Howard plays the good guy (protagonist) in all of his movies. Othello is the good guy (protagonist) in the play. Othello is a Moor and if Terrence Howard was around during this time he would be a Moor too.
Kate Winslet (Desdemona)
Kate Winslet (Desdemona) - I picked Kate Winslet as Desdemona because in Titanic Kate Winslet had an affair with another guy and Desdemona is claimed to have had a affair with someone else. Just like Desdemona, Kate Winslet is determind and self-possessed.
Rachel Mcadams (Emilia)
Rachel Mcadams (Emilia) - I picked Rachel Mcadams as Emilia because in Mean Girls Mcadams was very attached to her friends and stressed about her boyfriend, and in Othello Emilia is attached to her friends and stressed about Iago.
Jack Nicholson (Roderigo)
Jack Nicholson (Roderigo) - I picked Jack Nicholson as Roderigo because Jack Nicholson has a lot of roles were he acts out jealousy and Roderigo is jealous as well. Roderigo believes that if he gives all of his money to Iago, Iago will help him win Desdemona.
Cuba Gooding Jr. (Lodovico)
Cuba Gooding Jr. (Lodovico) - I picked Cuba Gooding Jr. as Lodovico because Gooding has roles were he played a messenger and that is Lodovico's role in Othello.
Leonardo Dicaprio (Cassio)
Leonardo Dicaprio (Cassio) - I picked Leonardo Dicaprio as Cassio because Cassio is a soldier but resented by Iago, Dicaprio is resented by many people in the roles he played, especially in Romieo and Juliet.
Kate Bosworth (Bianca)
Kate Bosworth (Bianca) - Bianca is a prostitutem Cassio teases her about marrying her.
PLEASE TURN THIS IN ON HARD COPY AND ALSO POST ON YOUR BLOG. You must include an image of the character, their role, why you selected this character to play the role of ????, and describe their persona in the play. Please try to use drama terms in your description. Must be at least a paragraph for each character in your ACT.
William Dafoe (Iago)
William Dafoe (Iago) - I picked William Dafoe as Iago because in Spiderman he was a two faced good and bad guy. Iago is two faced like him. Iago is the villian of the play, and William Dafoe is the villian of Spiderman.
Terrence Howard (Othello)
Terrence Howard (Othello) - I picked Terrance Howard as Othello because Terrence Howard plays the good guy (protagonist) in all of his movies. Othello is the good guy (protagonist) in the play. Othello is a Moor and if Terrence Howard was around during this time he would be a Moor too.
Kate Winslet (Desdemona)
Kate Winslet (Desdemona) - I picked Kate Winslet as Desdemona because in Titanic Kate Winslet had an affair with another guy and Desdemona is claimed to have had a affair with someone else. Just like Desdemona, Kate Winslet is determind and self-possessed.
Rachel Mcadams (Emilia)
Rachel Mcadams (Emilia) - I picked Rachel Mcadams as Emilia because in Mean Girls Mcadams was very attached to her friends and stressed about her boyfriend, and in Othello Emilia is attached to her friends and stressed about Iago.
Jack Nicholson (Roderigo)
Jack Nicholson (Roderigo) - I picked Jack Nicholson as Roderigo because Jack Nicholson has a lot of roles were he acts out jealousy and Roderigo is jealous as well. Roderigo believes that if he gives all of his money to Iago, Iago will help him win Desdemona.
Cuba Gooding Jr. (Lodovico)
Cuba Gooding Jr. (Lodovico) - I picked Cuba Gooding Jr. as Lodovico because Gooding has roles were he played a messenger and that is Lodovico's role in Othello.
Leonardo Dicaprio (Cassio)
Leonardo Dicaprio (Cassio) - I picked Leonardo Dicaprio as Cassio because Cassio is a soldier but resented by Iago, Dicaprio is resented by many people in the roles he played, especially in Romieo and Juliet.
Kate Bosworth (Bianca)
Kate Bosworth (Bianca) - Bianca is a prostitutem Cassio teases her about marrying her.
Act IV
Who are the characters?
There are a total of eight characters: Othello, Iago,Desdemona, Cassio, Bianca, Emilia, Roderigo, and Lodovico in Act IV.
What is the setting? (Time and Place)
The setting was in and out of the castle during the evening.
List the many conflicts that exist in this Act.
Man vs. Man (Othello vs. Desdemona)
Othello thinks Desdemona is having an affair with Cassio, therefore creating problems in their marriage.
Man vs. Man (Iago vs. Othello)
Iago is jealous of Othello's marriage and social status.
Mans vs. Self (Othello vs. Othello)
Othello is insecure about his marriage and believes everything he is told because he is the only black person in the play and feels inferior.
What do you think is an appropriate theme for this Act?
The theme changes throughout the act. At first it's tense because he finds out about the alleged affair with his wife and his best friend. Then it changes to anger and jealousy when he confronts his wife about the affair. Then finally it turns revengeful when he gets thoughts of killing both of them.
What act is Desdemona accused of doing?
Desdemona is accused of cheating on her husband with Cassio.
“Othello, overcome with rage, spirals into incoherent hysteria” is this ironic for this particular character?
What is Cassio’s plan with Bianca?
Cassio plans on marrying Bianca out of promise not love.
Minx's token" is referred to what in this Act?
Desdemona's handkerchief is what the "minx's token" represents in this act.
How is Desdemona degraded in front of her kinsmen?
Othello calls Desdemona the devil and a devious manipulator in front of her kinsmen therefore shocking him.
Why is Lodovico amazed at Othello’s behavior?
Othello is known as a noble Moor who the senate believes is the master of all situations and when he degrades his wife in front of him, he starts questioning Othello's behavior.
What sort of investigation does Othello conduct to prove that Desdemona is
faithful?
Othello questions Iago's wife, Emilia, about her knowledge of the affair.
Who defends Desdemona on her loyalty to her husband?
Emilia defends Desdemona when Othello questions her of any suspicious of the affair.
What evil plan does Iago concoct?
Iago plans on killing Cassio, so he sends Roderigo to go and kill him.
Is there any foreshadowing in this Act?
All of Iago's actions are foreshadowing. All the stuff he does or says is leading into something bigger and darker.
"Good night, good night/Heaven me such uses send/Not to pick bad from bad, but by bad mend!" [Interpret]
This line is Desdemona basically saying that Othello's actions will teach her to forgive him and improve her flaws rather than hate or be revengeful towards him.
Is Desdemona truly virtuous?
Yes, Desdemona is truly virtuous because when she denies the affair she sounds truthful and doesn't sound like she has something to be hidden.
There are a total of eight characters: Othello, Iago,Desdemona, Cassio, Bianca, Emilia, Roderigo, and Lodovico in Act IV.
What is the setting? (Time and Place)
The setting was in and out of the castle during the evening.
List the many conflicts that exist in this Act.
Man vs. Man (Othello vs. Desdemona)
Othello thinks Desdemona is having an affair with Cassio, therefore creating problems in their marriage.
Man vs. Man (Iago vs. Othello)
Iago is jealous of Othello's marriage and social status.
Mans vs. Self (Othello vs. Othello)
Othello is insecure about his marriage and believes everything he is told because he is the only black person in the play and feels inferior.
What do you think is an appropriate theme for this Act?
The theme changes throughout the act. At first it's tense because he finds out about the alleged affair with his wife and his best friend. Then it changes to anger and jealousy when he confronts his wife about the affair. Then finally it turns revengeful when he gets thoughts of killing both of them.
What act is Desdemona accused of doing?
Desdemona is accused of cheating on her husband with Cassio.
“Othello, overcome with rage, spirals into incoherent hysteria” is this ironic for this particular character?
What is Cassio’s plan with Bianca?
Cassio plans on marrying Bianca out of promise not love.
Minx's token" is referred to what in this Act?
Desdemona's handkerchief is what the "minx's token" represents in this act.
How is Desdemona degraded in front of her kinsmen?
Othello calls Desdemona the devil and a devious manipulator in front of her kinsmen therefore shocking him.
Why is Lodovico amazed at Othello’s behavior?
Othello is known as a noble Moor who the senate believes is the master of all situations and when he degrades his wife in front of him, he starts questioning Othello's behavior.
What sort of investigation does Othello conduct to prove that Desdemona is
faithful?
Othello questions Iago's wife, Emilia, about her knowledge of the affair.
Who defends Desdemona on her loyalty to her husband?
Emilia defends Desdemona when Othello questions her of any suspicious of the affair.
What evil plan does Iago concoct?
Iago plans on killing Cassio, so he sends Roderigo to go and kill him.
Is there any foreshadowing in this Act?
All of Iago's actions are foreshadowing. All the stuff he does or says is leading into something bigger and darker.
"Good night, good night/Heaven me such uses send/Not to pick bad from bad, but by bad mend!" [Interpret]
This line is Desdemona basically saying that Othello's actions will teach her to forgive him and improve her flaws rather than hate or be revengeful towards him.
Is Desdemona truly virtuous?
Yes, Desdemona is truly virtuous because when she denies the affair she sounds truthful and doesn't sound like she has something to be hidden.
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Othello Plot Synopsis
Who are the characters in your Act?
Othellol, Iago, Desdemona, Lodovico, Bianca, Cassio, Roderigo, Emilia are the characters in Act IV.
Where does it take place?
Act IV takes place in the grounds of the castle and inside the castle.
What time does it take place?
Act IV takes place during the evening.
What happens in the various scenes in each Act?
Othello becomes outraged when he finds out Desdemona is accused of having an affair with Cassio. Iago claims Cassio admitted to the affair and now Othello plans on getting revenge. He plans on killing both Desdemona and Cassio.
How many scenes are there in your Act?
There are three scenes in Act IV.
Can you plot your scene/Act?
Act IV can be plotted as follows:
Exposition: Iago tells Othello that Cassio confessed to an affair he's having with Desdemona.
Rising Action: Othello and Iago trick a confession out of Cassio.
Climax: Othello plans on killing Desdemona and Cassio for their affair.
Falling Action: Othello confronts Desdemona and she says it's not true.
Resolution:Desdemona is in her bedroom where Othello said he was going to kill her.
Othellol, Iago, Desdemona, Lodovico, Bianca, Cassio, Roderigo, Emilia are the characters in Act IV.
Where does it take place?
Act IV takes place in the grounds of the castle and inside the castle.
What time does it take place?
Act IV takes place during the evening.
What happens in the various scenes in each Act?
Othello becomes outraged when he finds out Desdemona is accused of having an affair with Cassio. Iago claims Cassio admitted to the affair and now Othello plans on getting revenge. He plans on killing both Desdemona and Cassio.
How many scenes are there in your Act?
There are three scenes in Act IV.
Can you plot your scene/Act?
Act IV can be plotted as follows:
Exposition: Iago tells Othello that Cassio confessed to an affair he's having with Desdemona.
Rising Action: Othello and Iago trick a confession out of Cassio.
Climax: Othello plans on killing Desdemona and Cassio for their affair.
Falling Action: Othello confronts Desdemona and she says it's not true.
Resolution:Desdemona is in her bedroom where Othello said he was going to kill her.
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