Thursday, January 16, 2014

Othello 5

1. At the end of this scene we witness the murder of several characters. Did this ending satisfy you? Why or why not?
This ending was very satisfying because it sends the message that bad guys will never win in the end. Some characters had to die to give the story a dramatic ending, therefore I was okay with the deaths. 

2. This play is considered to be one of the greatest tragedies of all time. Why is it so tragic (avoid the answer: they all died).
This play is so tragic because bad things happened to good people. There were many deaths and betrayals one did not expect to see coming. The murders were also not peaceful in any way; they were all violent and disturbing. 

3. What does the handkerchief symbolize?
The handkerchief symbolized Othello and Desdemona's love. Therefore when it got lost, their love did also.

4. Examine Othello's last words. What do these words show us about him?
Othello wanted everyone to know who he really was and that he truly made a mistake killing his wife. He wanted the world to know he was a good man, however he was taken over by jealousy and tricked into believing horrible things. He truly did love Desdemona. 

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