Sabrina Broadbent's Masterclass: More Ways into Shakespeare's Othello

The video is a Shakespeare masterclass for year 10 students focusing on Othello. It covers character analysis, plot exploration, and the significance of soliloquies, particularly Iago's. Students engage in activities like using props and forum theater to deepen their understanding of the play. The session aims to make students confident in analyzing Shakespeare's language and eager to study Othello in depth.

What was one of the activities students engaged in during the first masterclass?

• Learning to dance

• Writing blank verse

• Singing songs

• Painting scenery

Who is the character that says 'I hate them all'?

• Othello

• Cassio

• Desdemona

• Iago

What is the significance of the handkerchief in the play?

• It is a symbol of wealth

• It is a gift from Othello to Desdemona

• It is used to clean weapons

• It is a map to a treasure

Which character is known for having many soliloquies in Othello?

• Iago

• Othello

• Cassio

• Desdemona

What is the purpose of a soliloquy in Shakespeare's plays?

• To reveal a character's inner thoughts

• To entertain the audience

• To introduce new characters

• To summarize the plot

In which act and scene does the turning point of Othello occur?

• Act 1, Scene 1

• Act 3, Scene 3

• Act 5, Scene 1

• Act 2, Scene 2

What technique did the students use to rehearse the scene between Emilia and Iago?

• Method acting

• Mime

• Forum theater

• Improvisation

What does Iago plan to do with the handkerchief?

• Burn it

• Return it to Desdemona

• Plant it in Cassio's lodging

• Give it to Othello

What does Emilia do with the handkerchief she finds?

• Keeps it for herself

• Gives it to Iago

• Returns it to Desdemona

• Throws it away

What is the outcome of the scene where Othello confronts Desdemona about the handkerchief?

• Iago confesses his plan

• Desdemona leaves Othello

• They reconcile

• Othello kills Desdemona