Othello Act 1 S 1

Lesson objectives 

Seating plan term 2 

Truth or fiction? You will read about some events that we will also find referenced in our next novel 

We will make a timeline of events in the author's life and other important events for the novel 

Quick overview questions 

1. What is Iago's complaint against Othello (lines 8 - 33)

2. What insights do you gain into the relationship between Othello and Iago from his speech on lines 41 - 64? 

3. What is the significance of the following quotation in revealing Iago's feelings towards Othello: "In following him I follow but myself /Heaven is my judge, not I for love or duty,/ But seeming so for my peculiar end?' 

4. What can you infer of Iago from the way he speaks to Brabantio in this scene? 

5. What is the significance of Iago's exit on line 157? 

6. What do you learn of Rodrigo's character from his words and actions in this scene? 

Quick overview questions 

1. What is Iago's complaint against Othello (lines 8 - 33)

2. What insights do you gain into the relationship between Othello and Iago from his speech on lines 41 - 64? 

3. What is the significance of the following quotation in revealing Iago's feelings towards Othello: "In following him I follow but myself /Heaven is my judge, not I for love or duty,/ But seeming so for my peculiar end?' 

4. What can you infer of Iago from the way he speaks to Brabantio in this scene? 

5. What is the significance of Iago's exit on line 157? 

6. What do you learn of Rodrigo's character from his words and actions in this scene?