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OTHELLO Pre-Read Questions

The document consists of a series of reflective questions divided into two parts, focusing on themes such as interracial relationships, appearance versus reality, and jealousy. It encourages thoughtful responses rather than simple yes or no answers, prompting individuals to explore their personal experiences and societal views. Additionally, it includes specific questions related to the play Othello and character analysis, aiming to deepen understanding of the themes presented in the text.

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OTHELLO Pre-Read Questions

The document consists of a series of reflective questions divided into two parts, focusing on themes such as interracial relationships, appearance versus reality, and jealousy. It encourages thoughtful responses rather than simple yes or no answers, prompting individuals to explore their personal experiences and societal views. Additionally, it includes specific questions related to the play Othello and character analysis, aiming to deepen understanding of the themes presented in the text.

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Part One:

Please thoughtfully respond to the following questions. Yes or no answers will not be counted; please
make sure you explain the “why” behind your yes or no.

Theme #1: Interracial Relationships

1. What is your personal attitude toward interracial relationships? Do you agree or disagree? Are
you neutral to them? When responding to these questions, consider interracial relationships
that you have witnessed.
2. What do you think that society's view is of interracial relationships?

Theme #2: Appearance vs Reality

1. Can we ever fully know the truth about a person?


2. Is it possible to know if someone is lying to us?
3. Why do you believe that humans suffer from not being able to judge between truth and
falseness?
4. Can you think of a time when you truly believed that someone was being honest to you and in
the end, you realized that this person had deceived you? How did this make you feel? Looking
back, were there signs that you missed which could have helped you to realize that this
individual was deceiving you?

Theme #3: Jealousy

1. Why do you think that jealousy is such a powerful emotion?


2. How does jealousy cause people to act out of character?
3. Can you think of a time when jealousy caused you to act in a manner that you later regretted?
Explained the situation and explain how you wished you had handled it differently.

Additional questions (if you are unable to answer questions two or three, it is OK.):

1. What is meant by a character’s tragic flaw? We talked about this when we took our notes.
2. What do you know about the city of Venice, Italy?
3. What do you know about the city of Cyprus?
4. Do you know what the word “Moor” means? We talked about it when we took our notes. If you
missed that, what do you think it means?
5. Have you heard of Shakespeare's play Othello? If so, what do you know about it? If you have not
heard about it, what do you think it might be about based on the questions you have answered
in this pre reading activity?

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Part 2:

These are not meant to be “free writings” where you just put pen to paper and write. These are meant
to be focused questions with focused answers. Really think about how you are answering the one you
choose, and answer in at least one five sentence paragraph.

1. One theme of OTHELLO is the deception of appearances. Write about a time you were misled by
appearances.
2. Write about a time when you resented someone receiving an honor, recognition, or prize that
you were hoping to get. How did you feel about that person who received it? How did you feel
about the one or group who chose the other person instead of you?
3. Write about a time when you doubted a friend's loyalty. What made you doubt? What did you
do about the situation? How was the situation resolved?
4. What would you do if you discovered your friend's boyfriend or girlfriend was cheating on
them? Would you tell your friend? Would you keep the information to yourself? Explain your
thinking.
5. Have you gossiped? Why? How did it happen? What are the risks and the benefits of gossiping?
6. Think about reputation. How does one develop a reputation? How is a reputation lost? Once a
reputation is lost can it ever be repaired?

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