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Othello Act 4 & 5.1

Othello Act 4 & 5.1. English 11 Map. Iago’s methods re-cap. Telling Othello what to think/how to feel Making Othello feel insecure about his differences from his peers (and other “failings” ) Calling Desdemona’s virtue into question Using Iago’s (undeserved) reputation for honesty

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Othello Act 4 & 5.1

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  1. Othello Act 4 & 5.1 English 11 Map

  2. Iago’smethods re-cap Telling Othello what to think/how to feel Making Othello feel insecure about his differences from his peers (and other “failings”) Calling Desdemona’s virtue into question Using Iago’s (undeserved) reputation for honesty Suggestion/implication/innuendo Imagery Building on (false) premises, formerly established

  3. 4.1 Hwk Qs review • How well does Desdemona defend herself in 4.1? What things does she say that are troublesome?   • What does Othello think he sees in 4.1 when he is standing back from Iago and Cassio? What is the point of having Othello fall into a seizure?   • Who is Bianca and what role does she play? • What is the verdict on how Desdemona should be killed? Why? Explain. • Pick one of the quotes below, circle it, and discuss its significance: • “Is it not words that shakes me thus?” • “O, thou are wise! ‘Tis certain” • “Good, good! The justice of it pleases”

  4. 4.1 cont…Lodovico’svisit • What is the reaction to Othello striking Desdemona in 4.1? Consider how those not immediately involved in the drama must perceive what is happening? • What does Lodovico’s visit show about Othello’s role in his society? (235-321) • What does it show about Othello’s changes? • Significance scene’s last line? (321)

  5. “Proofs”

  6. 4.2 & 4.3 As we listen to these two scenes on the audio tape, be reading along and also taking notes on the questions that correspond (on the next three slides, they go in order)

  7. 4.2: Othello, Emilia, Desdemona • How does Shakespeare give the audience hope at the beginning of 4.2? • How does Emilia answer Othello’s questions? How does he treat her? • How does Othello answer Desdemona’s questions? Why? • Othello’s lines 56-8: How is nature described? What insight into Othello’s mind is yielded here?

  8. 4.2: Emilia, Desdemona, Iago • Note staging decisions. What would you want to bring out about Desdemona and Emilia’s relationship? Emilia and Iago’s? Emilia herself? • How would you characterize Desdemona’s response to her treatment by Othello? • 4.2 Roderigo and Iago-Staging: comic? Dramatically tense? Why? Does the episode between Iago and Roderigo raise or lower the tension of this point in the play? Explain.

  9. 4.3: Emilia and Desdemona What elements of the scene, the language, and the staging all contribute to a sense of foreboding about what is going to happen? What new info comparing and contrasting Emilia and Desdemona in their views of men and marriage can you add? Is one a romanticized view, one practical? What differences in their life situations and social positions might account for these differences?

  10. 5.1-Holy Action Batman Readers Skit actors-pay close attention as we read to the blocking of the scene so we can act the first part out Iago Cassio Roderigo Othello Lodovico Gratiano • Iago (lg) • Roderigo (md) • Othello (sm) • Cassio (sm) • Gratiano (sm) • Lodovico (sm) • Bianca (sm) • Emilia (sm)

  11. 5.1 Important Quotes “Now, whether he kill Cassio,OrCassio him, or each do kill the other,Every way makes my gain” (V.i.13-15) “Damn'dIago! O inhuman dog!” (V.i.74 ) “This is the nightThat either makes me or fordoes me quite” (V.i.150-151)

  12. Hwk due Monday Read the last scene of the play. We will re-read much of the scene together on Monday but it is best if you have read through it once (this helps with understanding and will help us get through all of it) Update your focus question. You will be asked to post your findings, which must include at least three excellent quotes, from the entire play regarding your particular question online by next Friday, 12 Literature pts! Read through the next three slides (on tragic hero) so we can decide if Othello is a tragic hero on Monday. I have also included the 5.2/Ending power-point we will be using on Monday so you know what to look for as you read the last scene. Work on Map Project #2 Optional: Othello Extra Credit project due next Friday

  13. The Protagonist in Tragedy: (Tragic Hero) • Is a highly placed man (or woman) • one of high rank, power, or fortune. • Suffers a CATASTROPHE [Greek peripeteia]-reversal of fortune or downfall. • Experiences pain beyond what most people endure. The suffering is meant to arouse both pity for the protagonist and fear in those in the audience.

  14. Tragic Flaw (Hamartia) The downfall is brought about by a choice or series of choices that are due to a character flaw. In short, the protagonist brings about his own downfall albeit sometimes with the help of another. The most common example of hamartia is sinful, over-abundant PRIDE or HUBRIS. There are other possible tragic flaws (willful stubbornness, disobedience, fanaticism, spiritual or mental ignorance)

  15. Catharsis The protagonist recognizes his own flaw in a scene of self-recognition. This spectacle provides an emotional release, or CATHARSIS, for the audience.

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