character- othello Flashcards

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How is othello described by the Duke of Venice

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Valiant othello- says his name rather then moor or anything it’s direct to him

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How in act 1 scene 2 shows how confident he feels about himself

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My parts’ my title and my perfect soul- he has to be confident in himself and the status he has compared to white men who look down on him (iago)

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3
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How does othello reinforce desdemona’s power

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I won his daughter- he earned her love giving her the power to choose

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How does othello see himself after finding about desdemona

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A horned man’s a monster and a beast- unfaithful wife and cuckhold

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How does othello feel towards desdemona

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Cunning whore of Venice

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6
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Why does he speak in third person

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Married with othello. You, mistress

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How can the change and anger be shown when knowing about the handkerchief

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Handkerchief-confessions- handkerchief!

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