Transcript of TOPIC: Introduction to 8th Grade Social Studies
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TOPIC: Othello by William Shakespeare
Aim # 26: How can we utilize close reading skills to improve
comprehension of Othello?
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Othello promises the Duke and Venetian council that he
will not neglect his duties as general if his wife Desdemona
is allowed to accompany him to Cyprus. He is so confident
in himself that if he breaks this promise he will retire and
turn his helmet into what?
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Let's Take the Red Pen Challenge!
You have the opportunity to add 2 points onto your TDR grade if you do
the following:
1) Highlight each quote in one color.
2) Highlight each analysis in another color.
3) Review your analysis. If you connect the quote to a writing strategy
write the number 1 and put a check.
If you did not connect the quote to a writing strategy write the number 1
and put an "X".
If you are not sure that you connected the quote to a writing strategy,
write the number 1 and put a "?"
4) Review your analysis. If you connect the quote to your central idea
write the number 2 and put a check.
If you did not connect the quote to your central idea write the number 2
and put an "X".
If you are not sure that you connected the quote to your central idea,
write the number 2 and put a "?"
5) Draw a box around your central idea
6) Using the blank rubric, read through your TDR and grade it
accordingly using circles.
7) Exchange your paper with a partner. Have them grade your paper
using the same rubric but instead of circles, place a dot in the
appropriate boxes.
8) Over the weekend using a different color pen, make the appropriate
changes directly on your TDR.
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1. advocacy I am an advocate for civil rights because I believe
everyone should be equal.
2. affinity I have an affinity for Peter because I've known him for so
long and he is a great guy.
3. agile To successfully rob the bank, the thief needs to be agile to get
away quickly.
4. alacrity The students lacked alacrity when they walked into the
classroom Monday morning after the long vacation. They were not
happy to be there.
5. beguile The car salesman beguiled the man into buying a car with a
lot of miles on it.
6. bestial The soldier attacked the enemy in a bestial way by chopping
his head off.
7. bestow The queen bestowed power to the knight after he slayed
the dragon.
8. candid Hugo is a very candid person who will always tell you
exactly how he feels.
The man took a candid photo that we did not have time to pose for.
9. castigate The bully castigated the new student and made him feel
extremely depressed.
10. consecrate Romeo and Juliet consecrated their love to each other
by getting married.
11. desolate When I was in Boy Scouts we went camping in a
desolate place with no one around.
12. discern North and South Korea are discerned by a border.
It was difficult to discern if the man was telling truth because he had a
reputation for lying.
13. enmesh My comb became enmeshed in my hair because it was
full of knots.
The fly became enmeshed in the spiders web.
14. entreaty I entered an entreaty with the judge for a reduced
sentence for the crime I committed.
15. facile Getting an A in gym is facile as I am very athletic and good
at sports.
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TOPIC: Introduction to 8th Grade Social Studies
TOPIC: Act I scene i Homework Questions
1. Why, according to what he tells Roderigo, does Iago hate Othello
(referred to only as "him")? Support your answer with evidence from
the text.
Iago is upset with Othello because he was passed over for the
position of lieutenant. The position was given to Michael Cassio
who Iago believe's doesn't deserve it because he is not an
experienced soldier. "And who does he choose? A guy who
knows more about numbers than fighting!" (I.i.).
2. Roderigo tells Iago to stop following Othello is he is so
dissatisfied with his actions. Why does Iago claim to want to keep
working with him?
Iago will continue to work with Othello because he is plotting his
revenge and wants to secretly destroy him. "I'm not who I appear
to be" (I.i).
3. Who is Brabantio, and why do Iago and Roderigo awaken him in the
middle of the night? Why does Iago slip off so quickly once
Brabantio comes down? Brabantio is the father of Desdemona and a
Venetian senator. Roderigo and Iago awaken Brabantio in the middle
of the night to tell him that his daughter Desdemona has married
Othello. Iago slips off so that Othello won't find out he was
speaking against him.
4. What is Roderigo's relationship to Brabantio and his daughter,
Desdemona (I.i 94-100)? Roderigo tried to date Desdemona in the
past and was unsuccessful. He is not liked by Brabantio.
5. What is Brabantio's reaction to Othello's marriage to Desdemona
(I.i 167 - 172)? Brabantio becomes very angry when he finds out
that his daughter Desdemona has married Othello without his
permission.
6. Why does Roderigo hate Othello? Roderigo hates Othello because
he is in love with Desdemona who is now married.
7. Why should Roderigo pay particular attention to Iago's ideas and
motives?
Roderigo should pay particular attention to Iago's ideas and
motives because he is giving him money to help him win the heart of
Desdemona. Additionally, Iago states, "I am not who I am" meaning
he is not who he appears to be. This should be a red flag for
Roderigo not to trust Iago.
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TOPIC: Introduction to 8th Grade Social Studies
TOPIC: Act I scene ii Homework Questions
8. How does Iago lie to Othello at the beginning of the
scene?
Iago also warns Othello that Brabantio will be angry with him, even
though Iago was the one who informed Brabantio about Othello's
marriage to Desdemona. "But he kept chattering so foolishly,
talking about you in such insulting and despicable terms..."
(I.ii).
9. What do you learn about Othello's background in this scene? Why
is this important concerning his marriage to Desdemona?
We learn that Othello comes from a royal family. He is very modest
about this and does not like to brag. This is important concerning
his marriage to Desdemona because her father assumes that he is not
good enough for her as he is simply a Moor. However, since he comes
from royalty Brabantio is more likely to accept him. "No one knows
this yet - and I don't like to brag, but I come from a royal
family..." (I.ii).
10. Why does the Duke send for Othello? What danger is Cyprus
facing?
The Duke sends for Othello because he needs to speak to him
immediately regarding Cyprus. Cyprus may be attacked by the Turks.
To prevent this from happening, the Duke sends Othello to Cyrpus to
defend it. "Something about Cyprus. I think it's important. The
warships have sent a dozen messages tonight..."(I.ii).
11. How does Othello respond to the irritation of Brabantio's
attacks? Why isn't Othello arrested as Brabantio has ordered?
Othello tells Brabantio to raise his sword so that the dew will
rust it because he does not want to fight. He respects Brabantio
and his position as a senator. Othello is not arrested because the
Duke has sent for him and he is more powerful than Brabantio.
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TOPIC: Introduction to 8th Grade Social Studies
TOPIC: Act I scene iii Homework Questions
12. Describe the relationship between Desdemona and Othello? Who
first initiated the idea of love?
The relationship between Desdemona and Othello started when
Barbantio used to invite Othello into his home to hear stories of
war. Desdemona became infatuated with these stories, how wonderful
Othello's life was, and fell in love with him first. "She loved me
for the dangers I had passed, and I loved her that she did pity
them" (I.iii. 168 - 169).
13. How does Desdemona respond when Brabantio confronts her? Do you
think she should have taken a different approach to the
problem?
Desdemona responds by explaining that she is torn between her
father and her husband. Although her father gave her life and
education, Othello is now her husband and must side with him,
similar to the way her own mother sided with Brabantio. "To you I
am bound for life and education...how I respect you. But here's my
husband. And so much duty as my mother showed to you, preferring
you before her father, so much I challenge that I may profess due
to the Moor my lord" (I.iii. 182 - 189).
14. How does Desdemona argue that she should be allowed to
accompany her husband to Cyprus? What assurance does Othello offer
the Council that he will take care of his business, even if his
wife is with him?
Desdemona argues that when she fell in love with Othello, she threw
away her old life and is now a part of him. As such, she is now
part of a soldier and should accompany him to battle. "I saw
Othello's visage in his mind. And to his honors and his valiant
parts did I my soul and fortunes consecrate" (I.iii. 252 - 254).
Othello assures the council that he does not want her with him for
sex and that if he neglects his duties he will retire (use his
helmet as a frying pan) "Let housewives make a skillet of my helm
and all indign and base adversities make head against my
estimation" (I.iii 272 - 274).
15. Reread Iago's lines, 361 - 375. How is his "parable to the
garden" symbolic of his character?
Iago's "parable to the garden" is symbolic of his character by
making the comparison that if we didn't think ahead, our actions
may get the better of us. He tells Roderigo that we choose who we
are and who we want to become, "Tis in ourselves that we are thus
or thus. Our bodies are our gardens, to the which our wills are
gardeners" (I.iii 319 - 320). 15. What is the "real reason" Iago
hates Othello? (lines 429 - 434)
The "real reason" Iago hates Othello is that he heard a rumor that
the moor had sex with his wife Emilia. Although he dismisses this
as a rumor, he uses this reason to hate Othello. "I hate the Moor
and there is a widespread rumor that he slept with my wife. I'm not
sure if it is true, but just the suspicion is enough for me."
18. Why is Cassio a particularly handy scapegoat for Iago's
plot?
Cassio is a particularly handy scapegoat for Iago's plot because he
is younger than Othello and handsome. He is a smooth talker and
people expect him to be a seducer of women. "He hath a person and a
smooth dispose to be suspected, framed to make women false" (I.iii
388 - 389).
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TOPIC: Act II scene i & ii Homework Questions
17. What is the situation at sea as Act II begins? What has
happened to the Turkish fleet?
As Act II begins, the situation at sea is that a storm made the
water very rough. Due to the rough sea, the Turkish fleet has been
destroyed.
18. Which ship from Venice arrives first? Which ship arrives
second? Why is it surprising that it arrives before
Othello's?
Michael Cassio arrives to Cyprus first from Venice. Iago,
Desdemona, Emilia and Roderigo arrive second. It is surprising that
these ships arrive before Othello since he left first needing to
get to Cyprus as quickly as possible to defend it against the
Turks.
19. Who is Emilia? What does the discussion between Desdemona and
Emilia tell us about their relationship?
Emilia is Iago's wife and Desdemona's attendant. The discussion
between Desdemona and Emilia reveals that Desdemona is a strong
woman who stands up to Iago while Emilia is weak and lets her
husband insult her.
20. Why does Iago want Roderigo to anger Cassio? What is the
purpose of Iago's plan?
Iago wants Roderigo to anger Cassio so that Cassio will lose his
position as lieutenant. The purpose of Iago's plan is to keep
receiving money from Roderigo while getting Cassio to attack him
and eventually lose his position.
21. What keeps Roderigo from seeing the truth instead of Iago's
lies?
Roderigo is not able to see the truth because he is blinded by his
love for Desdemona.
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TOPIC: Introduction to 8th Grade Social Studies
TOPIC: Act II scene iii Homework Questions
22. Why does Iago want Cassio to drink more wine? What is the
outcome of Cassio's drinking? Iago wants Cassio to drink more wine
so that he will become drunk and aggressive. He will have Roderigo
attack or insult Cassio in some way and hopefully Othello will see.
The result of Cassio's drinking is that he gets drunk and gets into
a fight with Roderigo. Montano attempts to break up the fight but
is stabbed by Cassio. "I've got a jug of wine, and those two Cyprus
gentleman want to drink a toast to the black Othello"
(II.iii.26-28).
23. What lie does Iago tell Montano about Cassio? The lie Iago
tells Montano about Cassio is that he is a big drinker and enjoys
drinking every night, saying, "He drinks like this every night
before he goes to sleep" (II.iii.115).
24. Why does Othello strip Cassio of his rank? Othello strips
Cassio of the rank of lieutenant because he was drunk and got into
an argument with Roderigo and a fight with Montano (who he stabs).
Othello states, "Cassio, I love you, but you are never again going
to be one of my officers" (II.iii226).
25. Why does Iago want Cassio to ask Desdemona for help in
restoring Othello's faith in Cassio? Iago wants Cassio to ask
Desdemona for help to make it appear that she is having an affair
with Michael Cassio. Iago states, "I'll poison the Moor's ear
against her, hinting that she's taking Cassio's side because of her
lust for him" (II.iii.335-336).
26. How does Iago get back in Othello's good graces? Iago gets back
into Othello's good graces be not wanting to "rat out" Michael
Cassio even though he tells Othello exactly what has happened. He
says, "I'd rather cut my own tongue out of my mouth than say
anything bad about Michael Cassio."
27. What is Roderigo's complaint, and how does Iago answer it?
Roderigo's complaint is that he has no more money and wants to
return home to Venice. Iago's advice is to be patient and wait for
the plan to work. "If we're patient, we'll be rewarded with the
fruits of our labors" (II.iii 355-356).
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TOPIC: Introduction to 8th Grade Social Studies
TOPIC: Act IV scene i Homework Questions
28. Explain the manner in which Iago is tormenting Othello at the
beginning of the scene.
In the beginning of Act IV, Iago and Othello are having a
conversation in which Iago suggests that Desdemona and Cassio have
shared an innocent kiss which each other or lay naked in bed
together but didn't do anything. Finally, Iago mentions the
handkerchief that Desdemona lost. Clearly Iago has gotten the best
of Othello's thoughts and emotions even if he admits that it will
be difficult to prove any wrong doing.
29. Read Othello's speech (lines 43 - 52). What is the effect of
Othello's fit on you as a reader or spectator?
After seeing Othello experience his fit one cannot help but feel
bad for him. This is a man who was very successful in life (great
job, just married, etc.) but due to Iago's beguiling behavior and
lies, his world is beginning to unravel. Others may feel frustrated
by Othello's actions. This is a man who was a respected general and
some may say he is acting like child and needs to behave like the
man he once was.
33. Iago makes four jibes at Othello's manhood. Find one insulting
quote.
31. According to Iago, Bianca is a "housewife" (pronounced 'huzif')
or hussy who sells her 'desires' to earn a living. He goes on to
make his meaning clearer by calling her a 'strumpet' (a whore).
Many editors of Othello assume that Bianca is a prostitute, and
call her that in the list of characters at the beginning of the
play script. How accurate is Iago as judge or women? Can we take
his description as an indefinite truth? Defend your response using
specific references to Iago throughout the play.
Iago is not a very accurate judge of women. He is sexist and feels
that women are subservient and below men. This can be seen in the
relationship he has with his wife Emilia who he treats poorly. Iago
uses women throughout the play to help him get his revenge on
Othello.
32. "How shall I murder him?" These words constitute Othello's
immediate reaction to the dialogue he just overheard. Are you
shocked by the brutality of his words? Account for/defend Othello's
response. For example, is it understandable because Othello is a
professional soldier, a man used to fighting? Or not?
Although surprised at Othello's response it is not shocking
considering his role as a soldier and general. We can assume that
Othello is an effective general because he uses violence as a means
to justify his actions. On the other hand, one could argue that
when Othello faced conflict in the past, he was able to talk things
out instead of resorting to violence (Conversation with Brabantio).
As a General, we hope that he is intelligent enough for him to
realize he is being tricked.
33. Who arrives from Venice? What connection does he have to
Desdemona? What news does he bring? What action of Othello's shocks
and dismays this character?
Lodovico arrives from Venice. He is cousins with Desdemona and
brings news that Othello is to return home to Venice and appoint
Michael Cassio as governor in his place. Lodovico is shocked when
Othello hits Desdemona calling her a devil. Clearly Lodovico
believes that Othello is not the man he once was.
37. Othello is the man "whom passion could not shake." is the lack
of emotion in a man an admirable quality or not? Relate this to
Othello. What does it imply about Venetian society that such a lack
of emotion was valued in a leader?
It depends upon the situation Othello is in. As a general, it may
be an admirable quality that Othello does not show emotion. It
imply's that the strongest leaders were able to separate themselves
emotionally from their duty. As a husband, it is not an admirable
quality. A good husband should be emotionally supportive of his
wife, which Othello is, until he believes Desdemona is cheating on
him.
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