Iago talks Cassio into drinking too much, then has Roderigo provoke him.When Montano tries to intervene, Cassio wounds him. Othello comes in and stops the fight, then fires Cassio.Iago persuades Cassio that he can get Desdemona to talk Othello into giving him his job back. In a soliloquy, Iago rejoices at his own cleverness.Roderigo comes to complain to Iago that all he's gotten is a beating, but Iago persuades him that the plan is working.
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2.2 & 2.3 Dramatic Reading of Shakespeare's Othello
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2.2 & 2.3 Explanation of Shakespeare's Othello
By Dr. Greg Martin
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GO!
What is the meaning of 'honour'? Is it something you can gain? If so, how might it be lost?
KNOW
What are the similarities and differences in people's concept of honour?
SHOW
Abstract to Foyster's thesis (see below)
SHARE
Reading/Performing Act II.ii/ Act II.iii
PAIR
Using searches for the main characters' names, find as many examples of C.17th English concepts of honour reflected in the play as you can in the time available:
Foyster, Elizabeth A. (1996)
The concept of male honour in seventeenth century England., Durham theses,
Durham University.http://etheses.dur.ac.uk/1491/1/1491.pdf?EThOS%20(BL)
The metadata record in Durham E-Theses
http://etheses.dur.ac.uk/1491/
You may find this source -
http://shakespeare-navigators.com/othello/Reput.html
- useful in directing you to relevant sections of the text.
PERFECT
Answer the questions below.
Iago's cleverness and deceit and his use of masks are developed in this scene. Discuss each of his "masks" he uses to deceive and manipulate people. That is, what role does he pretend to assume in each conversation listed below. Look at the masks in each of these sub-scenes:
a) Iago with Cassio (12-105)
b) Iago with Montano (106-149)14
c) Iago with Othello (150-242)
d) Iago with Cassio (243-313)
e) Iago with Roderigo (341-365)
Explain how each of the five masks contributes to the plot, characterization, and theme(s) of the play. Contrast his public appearance with what we see in his soliloquy (ll. 313-40). Use specific references.
In this act Othello's strengths are developed even further. With specific references, identify those strengths. What may be some possible weaknesses that are suggested? What changes does he show from Act One?
Questions from:
http://www.shakespeareintheruins.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Shakespeare-In-The-Ruins-presents-OTHELLO_Study-Guide.pdf
REFLECT
How does Iago manipulate the concept of honour? Is he effected by a particular honour code himself? Does this effect our perception of Iago?
http://shakespeare-navigators.com/othello/S11.html
No Fear Shakespeare puts Shakespeare's language side-by-side with a facing-page translation into modern English—the kind of English people actually speak today.
http://nfs.sparknotes.com/othello/
2.2 & 2.3 Dramatic Reading of Shakespeare's Othello
By Dr. Greg Martin
http://www.podcastdirectory.com/podshows/9044938
2.2 & 2.3 Explanation of Shakespeare's Othello
By Dr. Greg Martin
http://www.podcastdirectory.com/podshows/9044937
GO!
What is the meaning of 'honour'? Is it something you can gain? If so, how might it be lost?
KNOW
What are the similarities and differences in people's concept of honour?
SHOW
Abstract to Foyster's thesis (see below)
SHARE
Reading/Performing Act II.ii/ Act II.iii
PAIR
Using searches for the main characters' names, find as many examples of C.17th English concepts of honour reflected in the play as you can in the time available:
Foyster, Elizabeth A. (1996)
The concept of male honour in seventeenth century England., Durham theses,
Durham University.http://etheses.dur.ac.uk/1491/1/1491.pdf?EThOS%20(BL)
The metadata record in Durham E-Theses
http://etheses.dur.ac.uk/1491/
You may find this source -
http://shakespeare-navigators.com/othello/Reput.html
- useful in directing you to relevant sections of the text.
PERFECT
Answer the questions below.
Iago's cleverness and deceit and his use of masks are developed in this scene. Discuss each of his "masks" he uses to deceive and manipulate people. That is, what role does he pretend to assume in each conversation listed below. Look at the masks in each of these sub-scenes:
a) Iago with Cassio (12-105)
b) Iago with Montano (106-149)14
c) Iago with Othello (150-242)
d) Iago with Cassio (243-313)
e) Iago with Roderigo (341-365)
Explain how each of the five masks contributes to the plot, characterization, and theme(s) of the play. Contrast his public appearance with what we see in his soliloquy (ll. 313-40). Use specific references.
In this act Othello's strengths are developed even further. With specific references, identify those strengths. What may be some possible weaknesses that are suggested? What changes does he show from Act One?
Questions from:
http://www.shakespeareintheruins.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Shakespeare-In-The-Ruins-presents-OTHELLO_Study-Guide.pdf
REFLECT
How does Iago manipulate the concept of honour? Is he effected by a particular honour code himself? Does this effect our perception of Iago?