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Othello Cross-Word

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1. what Iago refers to as 'the green-eyed

monster'.

2. the strawberry-embroidered piece of fabric,

that is later to be stolen by Emilia to be

given to Iago.3. the play's 'protagonist', and a well

respected general of Venice. 4. the setting of the play, the famous Italian

city.5. friend to Desdemona, also wife to Iago.

6. governor of Cyprus, wounded by Cassio in a

drunken-brawl in Act II.

7. Iago stabs Cassio where with his sword?

8. senator of Venice, who is later betrayed by

his daughter, Desdemona. 9. the play's 'antagonist' and/or 'villain'. He has

the tendency to manipulate others around

the play.

10. the author of various amount of plays such

as, Romeo and Juliet, Othello, and Julius

Caesar.

11. "I hate the ______" -Iago

12. the daughter of Brabantio, has the

characteristic of pureness, and

unconditional 'dying' love for Othello.

13. a courtesan, teased by Cassio with

promises of marriage.

14. only appears in two scenes at the beginning

of the play, but his jokes help ease the

mood and actions over the main plot.

15. has undying love towards Desdemona, and

is 'side-kick' to Iago, although is being

manipulated in his own plan.

16. has great respect for Othello, and has the

official authority in Venice.

17. holds the rank of lieutenant, hated by Iago

due to his jealously of his position. 18. Cassio believes he had destroyed this after

his drunken-brawl

19. what was Desdemona being accused of by

Othello.

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