Jealousy Flashcards
1
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Why is jealousy significant
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- It is the undercurrent of many of the motivations of each character
2
Q
How is Iago jealous of Othello
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‘I fear the lusty Moor hath leapt into my seat’
3
Q
How is Iago jealous of Cassio in 3 different ways?
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- Professionally he is selected over him for lieutenant
- ‘I fear Cassio with my night cap too’
- ‘he hath a daily beauty that makes me ugly’
4
Q
What is the significance of Iago’s jealousy?
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- If he were focused upon getting the promotion, his plan would be over by 2.3
- Instead, his apparent motiveless malignity categorises him as purely villainous
5
Q
How does Shakespeare represent Bianca’s jealousy
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She is much more rational as the ‘token from some newer friend’ is better evidence.
6
Q
Why does Shakespeare choose to make Bianca’s reaction more rational (2 ways)
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1) to heighten the ridiculousness of Othello’s actions
2) to generate pity for Bianca as she must be expected to deal with this as she is a lower class woman
7
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How is Othello’s jealousy used?
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