Why do Iago and Roderigo wake Brabantio?
To tell him that his daughter had married Othello.




How does Brabantio believe Othello ‘won’ his daughter, Desdemona?
Using witchcraft and magic.




How does Othello believe he ‘won’ Desdemona?
Through his stories of battles and bravery.




What two reasons are there for Othello appearing before the senate?
Because he was going to be told he had to go to war. And because Brabantio wanted Othello to be punished for marrying Desdemona.




What do we learn about Othello’s past?
He used to be sold as a slave.




What terms are used to describe Othello whilst in front of the senate?
He is called racist terms such as 'the moor'  and 'thick lips'.






What is significant about Brabantio’s rhyming couplet “Look to her, Moor, if thou hast eyes to
see. She has deceived her father, and may thee.”?
This line foreshadows hat she will be unfaithful to him.




Can you find an example of dramatic irony in Othello’s retort?
Othello is supposed to be the 'hero' however he lets others speak for him like his wife and does not put up a fight for himself. This is dramatic irony as this behaviour is not very hero like.


What does Iago persuade Roderigo to do?
To give him his money.


What do we learn from Iago’s soliloquy?
That he is using Roderigo and manipulating him into giving money. He is doing this because he wants Othello dead.