LA 10:Othello

Schedule:

The following pages will be discussed in class on the date listed. The work is DUE that day. Come prepared with the assigned work read and the homework question answered. Note where p. (page) is used and where line is used.

M 10/12 Act 3, Scene 1, 2 (p.111)

T 10/13 Act 3, Scene 3 (p. 117-139: enter Iago)

Line 100-299: what psychological techniques is Iago using on Othello ?

W 10/14 PSAT

Th 10/15 Act 3, Scene 3 (p. 139-151)

Act 3, Scene 4 (p. 151)

Give 3 specific guesses as to why Iago encouraged Emilia to steal the napkin(handkerchief)?

M 10/19 Act 4, Scene 1 (p. 171)

Line 268: In some productions the striking of Desdemona by Othello is left out? What would be the reasons for and against it?

T 10/20 Act 4, Scene 2 (p. 193)

Despite his unkind treatment, Desdemona’s exhibits submissiveness to Othello. Why? Is this here personality or just the proper way for a married woman to behave then? Do you agree with how Shakespeare handled this?

W, Th 10/21,22 Act 4, Scene 3 (p. 211)

Compare Desdemona and Emilia’s views of men and marriage

F 10/23 Act 5, Scene 1(p. 223)

Chart the action in Lines 1-65 (you will be given a visual hand-out for this)

M 10/26 Act 5, Scene 2 (p. 235)

Write a one page reflection on your reaction to Othello, both the whole play and the ending.

T 10/27 Discuss Othello Paper

W, Th 10/28,29 Watch “O”

F 10/30 Watch “O”

T 11/3 Othello Paper Due.