Othello Act 5 Scene 1

Question 1

Summarise what happens in this scene

Answer 1

Roderigo and Iago wait for Cassio, Roderigo injures Cassio and Roderigo is killed by Cassio

Question 2

What does the darkness symbolise?

Answer 2

The plays circular structure, indicates iago’s role as stage manager and the inescapability of immorality and chaos, the characters are unable to see the truth

Question 3

“Cassio, hath a daily…”

Answer 3

“…beauty in his life/that makes me ugly”

Question 4

Define mastery

Answer 4

Total control

Question 5

Define triumphant

Answer 5

Victorious