OTHELLO ACT 5 SCENE 1

Question 1

Summary

Answer 1

• Iago and Roderigo lie in wait for Cassio
• There is a struggle in which Cassio is injured and Roderigo dies (murdered by Iago)

Question 2

Themes

Answer 2

• Death
• Deception
• Anger
• Violence

Question 3

Importance

Answer 3

• The penultimate scene: Iag tying up loose ends
• Tension boiling over
• First major character death

Question 4

Iago being master manipulator

Answer 4

“Here, at thy hand; be bold and take thy stand.” (controlling Roderigo)

Question 5

Othello being twisted by jealousy.”