Othello Act 2: Reputation | Shakespeare Play by Play

The video explores the theme of reputation in Shakespeare's Othello, focusing on how characters like Othello, Iago, and Desdemona navigate and manipulate their identities. It highlights Iago's role as a master manipulator, using reputation as a tool to control others. The video also delves into the symbolism of status in Venice and how characters' identities are tied to societal roles. Through analysis of Acts One and Two, the video examines the complexities of reputation and identity, foreshadowing the unfolding drama.

What is one of the main challenges the teacher faces in understanding students' stories?

• Organizing community service events

• Teaching students new skills

• Understanding students' reputations and redirecting them

• Helping students with their homework

What significant change occurs at the beginning of Act Two?

• The focus shifts from military to domestic drama

• Othello becomes a king

• The setting shifts to Venice

• A new character is introduced

How does Iago plan to use Cassio's reputation against him?

• By promoting him to a higher rank

• By ignoring him completely

• By praising his military skills

• By highlighting his flirtatious nature

What does Iago suggest about Desdemona's character to Rodrigo?

• She is a goddess

• She is a loyal wife

• She is unfaithful and seeks better company

• She is uninterested in Cassio

What role does Iago play in the military, and how does it relate to his manipulative nature?

• He is a soldier, following orders

• He is an ancient, carrying the flag and manipulating symbols

• He is a lieutenant, second in command

• He is a general, leading the army

What does Cassio link the loss of his reputation to?

• A loss of friendship

• A loss of wealth

• A loss of his immortal soul

• A loss of his military rank

How does Iago manipulate Cassio's drunkenness to his advantage?

• By reporting it to the Duke

• By ignoring the incident

• By using it to question Othello's judgment

• By helping Cassio sober up

What does Iago plan to do with Desdemona's goodness?

• Praise it to Othello

• Ignore it completely

• Use it to trap her and others

• Use it to help Cassio

What does Iago's role as an ancient symbolize in the play?

• His loyalty to Othello

• His ability to manipulate symbols and narratives

• His military prowess

• His friendship with Cassio

What does the play suggest about the nature of reputation?

• It is always accurate

• It is a reflection of one's true self

• It is unimportant in society

• It is often constructed and manipulated