Naivety

Question 1

“The moor is free and open nature’
What act and what scene?

Answer 1

Act 1 scene 3

Question 2

‘The moor is free and open nature’
Analysis

Answer 2

Suggests this is Othello’s fatal flaw, his ability to trust everyone.
Iago plans to use this to conspire and plot against him.

Question 3

Desdemona describes herself as a ‘moth of peace’
What act and what scene?

Answer 3

Act 1 scene 3

Question 4

Desdemona describes herself as a ‘moth of peace’
Analysis

Answer 4

A metaphor used to describe her loss without othello.
Shows her naivety as it’s ironic because Desdemona is unaware she’s in between the conflict and being used to disturb othello’s peace.

Question 5

‘And she for him pleads strongly to the moor, i’ll pour pestilence into her ears’
What act and what scene?

Answer 5

Act 2 scene 3

Question 6

‘And she for him pleads strongly to the moor, i’ll pour pestilence into her ears’
Analysis

Answer 6

Iago realises he will be able to exploit Desdemona’s righteousness to manipulate othello. Arguably, her enhanced kind nature makes her too naive.

Question 7

‘I confess it is my shame to be so fond’
What act and what scene?

Answer 7

Act 1 scene 3

Question 8

‘I confess it is my shame to be so fond’
Analysis

Answer 8

Roderigo knows he’s foolish for being so in love with Desdemona, makes him naive as he’s willing to do anything to have her.