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    The document provides 10 study questions about Act IV of Othello that probe the characters' relationships and behaviors, including how Othello reacts to Iago's claims of Desdemona's infidelity, Iago's discussion with Cassio, the increasing importance of the handkerchief, Othello's change in character, and the difference in Desdemona and Othello's relationship from when they arrived in Cyprus. It also quotes two lines spoken in Act IV that further illustrate these developments.

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    The document provides 10 study questions about Act IV of Othello that probe the characters' relationships and behaviors, including how Othello reacts to Iago's claims of Desdemona's infidelity, Iago's discussion with Cassio, the increasing importance of the handkerchief, Othello's change in character, and the difference in Desdemona and Othello's relationship from when they arrived in Cyprus. It also quotes two lines spoken in Act IV that further illustrate these developments.

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    The document provides 10 study questions about Act IV of Othello that probe the characters' relationships and behaviors, including how Othello reacts to Iago's claims of Desdemona's infidelity, Iago's discussion with Cassio, the increasing importance of the handkerchief, Othello's change in character, and the difference in Desdemona and Othello's relationship from when they arrived in Cyprus. It also quotes two lines spoken in Act IV that further illustrate these developments.

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    Act IV Study Questions/Quotes

    1. How does Othello react to Iagos images of infidelity?

    2. Why does Iago speak to Cassio about Bianca?

    3. Explain how the handkerchief has increased in significance.

    4. How has Othello changed up to this point in the play?

    5. Explain the difference in the relationship between Desdemona and Othello compared to when
    they first arrived in Cyprus.

    6. Why is Emilias belief about what is causing Othellos behavior ironic?

    7. What clue does Emilia offer about Iagos own jealousy?

    8. Why is Roderigo annoyed at Iago?

    9. What is the dramatic significance of the willow song?

    10. To what does Emilia attribute the fact that women betray their husbands?

    Heaven truly knows that thou art false as hell. (IV, ii 47)

    The Moors abused by some most villainous knave,


    Some base notorious knave, some scurvy fellow. (IV, ii 162-163)

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