Othello Act 2

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What is Iago's plan regarding Desdemona and Cassio?

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Iago plans to convince Othello that Desdemona is only helping Cassio because she loves him.

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What reason does Iago give for 'loving' Desdemona?

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Iago claims he loves Desdemona because she is easy to manipulate.

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Who is Montano in Othello?

Back

Montano is a well-respected citizen of Cyprus.

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Why does Othello fire Cassio?

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Othello fires Cassio for hurting Montano.

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What does Iago being called 'trustworthy and honest' represent?

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It represents dramatic irony.

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What is dramatic irony?

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Dramatic irony occurs when the audience knows more about a situation than the characters do.

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What role does manipulation play in Iago's character?

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Iago uses manipulation to achieve his goals and control other characters.

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How does Othello's trust in Iago contribute to the plot?

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Othello's trust in Iago leads him to make decisions that ultimately result in tragedy.

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What is the significance of Desdemona's character in Act 2?

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Desdemona represents loyalty and love, which are manipulated by Iago.

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How does alcohol influence the events in Act 2?

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Alcohol leads to Cassio's misconduct and subsequent firing by Othello.