Homework Due November 28, 2011

Homework for the week

We are reading Othello. You can download an e-copyhere.

Read

Read act 2 of Othello.

Answer

Answer the following questions in complete sentences.

Act 2, Scene 1

1. How does the setting of the play shift in this act?

2. What has happened to the Turkish fleet?

3. How does Cassio greet Desdemona and Emilia?

4. What does the discussion about women between Desdemona and Iago tell us

about their characters?

5. How does Iago justify Desdemona's 'potential' affair with Cassio? Name

minimum of three reasons.

6. What plans does Iago set up with Roderigo?

7. Read Iago's soliloquy.

a) What new reasons does Iago give for hating Othello?

b) How is Cassio involved in Iago's jealousy?

Act 2, Scene 2

1. What does Othello's herald proclaim?

Act 2, Scene 3

1. What gentle advice does Othello give Cassio?

2. How do Iago's and Cassio's views of Desdemona differ? Make a comparison chart to aid your thinking.

3. Why and how does Iago get Cassio to drink more than he should?

4. Whom does Cassio wound?

5. How does Othello deal with the fighting? Why is he so angry?

6. What does Cassio complain about losing? Why does he refuse to talk to Othello about it?

7. How does Iago tell Cassio to regain Othello's favour?

Define

Using a dictionary define these words found in Act 2

Assail-

Eminent -

Imperious-

Paradox-

Provocation-

Rebuke-

Renounce-

infirmity-

Nuptial-

Begin work on Book Summery

Book Summery should include

Title, Author, date of publication, and classification

Antagonist- Who it the antagonist? What are his key characteristics? Write one paragraph on the antagonist.

Protagonist- Who is the protagonist of the play? Describe his character. Write one paragraph on the antagonist

Main Characters- List four of the main characters. Describe each character in three sentences. These should include their relationships to other key characters. These should not be the antagonist or protagonist.

Theme- What is the main theme in the play? Give examples from the play to support your answer. At least one paragraph.

Setting and Introduction- How does the play begin? Where is this? What is the historical background to the plot. Research and answer.

Crisis- What is the main problem of the play?

Writing techniques- How does Shakespeare create suspense in the play? What are some techniques he used.

Climax- What is the turning point of the play?

Conclusion- How does the story end?

Author- Research and write a one paragraph summery on the life and work of William Shakespeare

This book summery is due December 5th.