Othello Act 3, scenes 1-2

Write a one sentence summary of what happens in scene 1.

1. How does Desdemona try to assist Cassio in Scene 2?

1. What role does Emilia unwittingly play in Iago's scheme?

1. How does Iago manipulate Othello's emotions and suspicions in this scene?

1. How does Shakespeare use dramatic irony (when the audience knows things the characters do not) to heighten the tension in the interactions between Othello, Desdemona, and Iago?

1. In your opinion, do you think Othello's jealousy is justified given the circumstances presented in the passage?

1. Analyze the role of the handkerchief as a symbol in Othello's descent into jealousy and madness. How does its significance evolve throughout the passage?