_________________________________________Anticipation Guide for William Shakespeare’s Othello

Before reading: In the space to the left of each statement, place a check mark if you agree or think the
statement is true.

During or after reading: Add new check marks or cross through those about which you have changed your
mind. Keep in mind that this is not like the traditional “worksheet.” This is a critical thinking exercise, so
it will require some work. Use the space under each statement to note the pages where you are finding
information to support your thinking.

_____ 1. Young people are more likely to have harmful or risky crushes (which is commonly seen as
impulsive infatuation) than true love relationships.

_____ 2. Young people should be allowed to date and marry whomever they choose.

_____ 3. Marriages that happen when the couple is young have an equal chance of working as those
between people in their 30s.

_____ 4. Age is not a factor in marriage.

_____ 5. Race is not a factor in marriage.

_____ 6. The military does not have a profound effect on a person’s psyche.

_____ 7. Jealousy is inherent to human nature.

_____ 8. No person can avoid being intensely jealous as some point.

_____ 9. It is all right to covet.

_____ 10. “An eye for an eye” is a good maxim.

_____ 11. “Turn the other cheek” is a good maxim.

_____ 12. If you have an established trust with a person, you should always be able to go to that person
for counsel.

_____ 13. It is all right to do most anything for love.

_____ 14. Of the many feelings that hurt—grief, anger, resentment, jealousy, loneliness—jealousy hurts
the most.

_____ 15. To feel need is basic human nature.

_____ 16. To need love has never been—and never will be—basic human nature.

_____ 17. People should always listen to their elders.

_____ 18. It is fine for people to spend time with others from the opposite gender, even those to whom
they are not married.

_____ 19. Words can hurt much more than sticks and stones.

_____ 20. Revenge can be justifiable, if you consider the reasons for revenge.

_____ 21. Plays can make us examine our own emotions.

_____ 22. Human beings are rational, logical, and calculating creatures.

_____ 23. Drama on the stage is life. Staged drama is more “real” than the viewing audience.

_____ 24. There are times when we should “blame the messenger.”

_____ 25. William Shakespeare’s works are timeless dissections of human nature and behavior.