Act 1 Scene 2
Janus
Why is it important that Othello swears by Janus?
In partners, stand back to back, and read lines 1-53 out loud. One partner must speak in each pause, saying what they think Iago’s real thoughts are.
Brabantio’s Speech
Read lines 62-81 and pick out all the insulting terms that Brabantio uses to refer directly or indirectly to Othello. Then pick out Othello’s responses, which are opposite. Choose the most meaningful phrases, words, and lines and perform them in partners.
Act 1 Scene 3- location
This act is set in the council chamber. Why do you think this is a significant location? If you had to stage this scene, as the director of a play, how would you imagine it would look? What kind of props or music would you use? Would you keep it set in the times, or make it modern? Give reasons for your choices.
Brabantio’s Grief:
In lines 52-58, Brabantio conveys his grief by comparing it the image of a floodgate. Do you think this is an appropriate image? Why or why not? He also says that his ‘particular grief’ overcomes the ‘general care’ (meaning, matters of the state) Do you think that he’s being selfish, or that it’s understandable given the circumstances? Why or why not?
Brabantio’s description of his daughter:
Journal: Individual work:
Look at lines 94-98- he says his daughter is a perfect mix of womanly virtues. What virtues or qualities does he seem to admire in a woman? Do you agree or disagree with these qualities?
Othello’s History
Look at lines 128-144- the summary of Othello’s life.
In groups of three, work through one section each of his life- what occurred, what was important
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