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Name: Chavda Khushi
TYBA Sem 5
Major 11
•CLASS ASSIGNMENT•
Emojis Activity
Emoji Representations of Othello Characters – Worksheet
✨✨ Part 1: Match the Character to the Emojis.
Answer :-
A. 👨🏿🦱⚔️💔 = 1. Othello
B. 👩🏼🎶💍🧵 = 2. Desdemona
C. 😈🤥😡🔪 = 3. Iago
D. 👴📜🏛️ = 4. The Duke
E. 👩🏻🗝️📢 = 5. Emilia
F. 😍🙇♂️😭 = 6. Roderigo
G. 👴🏼📖☝️ = 7. Brabantio
Part 2: Who Am I? (Emoji Riddles)
1. 💃🔥❤️🧻 ➡️ Desdemona
2. 👴🤲📖 ➡️ Brabantio
3. 👨🛶📜 ➡️ The Duke
4. ⚔️😷👑 ➡️ Othello
Pa rt 3: Short Answers
Q1. Why is 🔑 used to describe Emilia?
👉 Because she holds the “key” to the truth about the handkerchief and reveals Iago’s plot.
Q2. What emotion does 💔 suggest about Othello’s journey?
👉 It suggests tragedy, heartbreak, and the collapse of his love and trust.
Q3. What does 😈 suggest about Iago’s personality?
👉 It shows his evil, manipulative, and devil-like nature.
MCQ's TEST
1)What is William Shakespeare often called?
A) The Father of Drama
B) The King of Poets
C) The Bard of Avon
D) The Legend of Language
Answer: C) The Bard of Avon
2)In which year was William Shakespeare born?
A) 1544
B) 1564
C) 1584
D) 1604
Answer: B) 1564
3)How many sonnets did William Shakespeare write?
A) 130
B) 144
C) 154
D) 160
Answer: C) 154
4)What type of play is Othello?
A) Comedy
B) Tragedy
C) History
D) Romance
Answer: B) Tragedy
5)In what language was the original story of Othello written?
A) French
B) Latin
C) English
D) Italian
Answer: D) Italian
6)What is the name of the Italian book that inspired Othello?
A) La Tragedia
B) De gli Hecatommithi
C) Vita di Otello
D) Racconti Italiani
Answer: B) De gli Hecatommithi
7)When was the first published version of Othello released?
A) 1604
B) 1616
C) 1622
D) 1623
Answer: C) 1622
8)Which collection included the second version of Othello?
A) Shakespeare’s Folio
B) The First Folio
C) Quarto Collection
D) The Bard’s Anthology
Answer: B) The First Folio
9). Which genre does not belong to Shakespeare’s categories of plays?
A) Comedy
B) Epic
C) History
D) Tragedy
Answer: B) Epic
10)Why is William Shakespeare considered highly influential?
A) He wrote in many different languages
B) He performed in royal courts
C) His works are studied, translated, and performed worldwide
D) He invented the English alphabet
Answer: C) His works are studied, translated, and performed worldwide
11)How many plays did William Shakespeare write (including collaborations)?
A) 29
B) 35
C) 39
D) 45
Answer: C) 39
12)What is a “quarto”?
A) A large theatre
B) A small book format
C) A Shakespearean actor
D) A poetic device
Answer: B) A small book format
13)In which year was Othello first written?
A) 1600
B) 1603–1604
C) 1610
D) 1622
Answer: B) 1603–1604
14)Why is Roderigo furious with Iago at the beginning of the play?
A) Iago has married Desdemona
B) Iago failed to secure Desdemona for him despite being paid
C) Iago lied about Othello's military victories
D) Iago publicly embarrassed him
Answer: B
15) Why does Iago claim to hate Othello?
A) Othello insulted Iago's father
B) Othello married Desdemona
C) Othello promoted Cassio over him
D) Othello was born a Moor
Answer: C
16) What action do Iago and Roderigo take to provoke Brabantio?
A) Kidnap Desdemona
B) Send a forged letter
C) Wake him to tell of Desdemona’s elopement
D) Attack his house
Answer: C
17) How does Othello defend himself against accusations of using witchcraft?
A) He claims Desdemona cast the first spell
B) He presents witnesses
C) He recounts tales of his life that won her heart
D) He denies marrying her
Answer: C
18) What ultimately convinces the Duke and Senate of Othello’s honesty?
A) Desdemona’s own testimony
B) Evidence from Cassio
C) Iago’s defense of Othello
D) A letter from Brabantio
Answer: A
19) What event eliminates the Turkish threat to Cyprus?
A) A Venetian pre-emptive strike
B) A Turkish civil war
C) A severe storm at sea
D) The arrival of Othello’s fleet
Answer: C
20) What minor gesture between Cassio and Desdemona does Iago use to manipulate Othello?
A) A kiss on the cheek
B) A handshake
C) Sharing a drink
D) Walking together
Answer: B
21) What advice does Iago give to Roderigo about Cassio during the celebration?
A) Challenge him to a duel
B) Steal from him
C) Start a fight to discredit him
D) Spy on his room
Answer: C
22) How is Cassio demoted?
A) He fails to deliver a military order
B) He is caught stealing
C) He wounds Montano during a drunken fight
D) Othello overhears him mocking Desdemona
Answer: C
23) What advice does Iago give Cassio after his demotion?
A) Flee the island
B) Ask Desdemona to speak to Othello
C) Challenge Othello
D) Blame Roderigo
Answer: B
24) How does Iago obtain Desdemona’s handkerchief?
A) He steals it from her room
B) Othello gives it to him
C) Emilia picks it up and gives it to him
D) Roderigo finds it and hands it over
Answer: C
25) What false proof does Iago give Othello of Desdemona's infidelity?
A) A letter Cassio wrote
B) A rumor from Roderigo
C) Cassio wearing Desdemona’s handkerchief
D) A drawing made by Cassio
Answer: C
26) What effect does jealousy have on Othello’s physical state?
A) He becomes mute
B) He faints
C) He experiences an epileptic seizure
D) He loses his eyesight
Answer: C
27) Why does Othello strike Desdemona in front of Lodovico?
A) She confesses to an affair
B) She says she still loves Cassio
C) She talks back disrespectfully
D) Lodovico announces Cassio’s promotion
Answer: D
28) How does Iago use Bianca to reinforce his plot?
A) He bribes her to lie
B) He lets her return the handkerchief Cassio has
C) He kills her as a warning
D) He frames her for poisoning Desdemona
Answer: B
29)What lie does Iago tell Desdemona to explain Othello’s rage?
A) That Othello has a mental illness
B) That Cassio insulted him
C) That Othello is troubled by political matters
D) That her father is gravely ill
Answer: C
30) Why does Roderigo agree to attack Cassio?
A) To gain military rank
B) To help Iago win Emilia
C) To stop Othello from leaving with Desdemona
D) To win Desdemona’s love
Answer: D
31) How does Iago cover his tracks after the attack on Cassio?
A) He frames Roderigo and murders him
B) He blames Bianca
C) He wounds himself and claims innocence
D) He disappears into the night
Answer: A
32) What claim does Desdemona make before dying?
A) That Cassio is the true villain
B) That she poisoned herself
C) That she committed suicide
D) That she never loved Othello
Answer: C
33) What final actions close the play?
A) Cassio becomes general, Iago is to be executed, and Lodovico returns to Venice
B) Othello escapes, Desdemona’s funeral is planned
C) Bianca inherits Othello’s house
D) Emilia survives and becomes a hero
Answer: A
34)What causes Othello to lose control of his actions?
A) Fear of war
B) Trust in Iago
C) Overconfidence
D) Lack of education
Answer: B
35)What does Desdemona’s loyalty represent in the play?
A) Foolishness
B) Political power
C) True love and innocence
D) Greed
Answer: C
36) How does Iago manipulate Othello’s military mindset?
A) Uses logic
B) Encourages peace
C) Turns love into a battle
D) Blames Cassio
Answer: C
37) How does Iago use the theme of “Appearance vs. Reality”?
A) He confesses all early
B) He shows his hatred openly
C) He pretends to be honest
D) He tells only truth
Answer: C
38) What object becomes a symbol of betrayal for Othello?
A) Sword
B) Necklace
C) Letter
D) Handkerchief
Answer: D
39) Why is Othello’s idea of justice flawed?
A) He waits too long
B) He uses logic only
C) He acts on anger, not truth
D) He forgives too easily
Answer: C
40) What does the play teach about judging people by looks?
A) Looks never lie
B) Trust only yourself
C) Outer appearance can deceive
D) Reality is always clear
Answer: C
41) Who originally gave the handkerchief to Othello’s mother?
A) A priest
B) A soldier
C) An Egyptian sorcerer
D) A king
Answer: C
42) How does Iago use the handkerchief in his plan?
A) He sells it
B) He drops it in the sea
C) He plants it with Cassio
D) He gives it to Desdemona
Answer: C
43) What animal is Othello compared to in the play?
A) Bear
B) Horse
C) Snake
D) Dog
Answer:B
44) What does animal language in the play mostly represent?
A) Humor
B) Military strategy
C) Prejudice and racism
D) Othello’s power
Answer: C
45) What does the symbolic use of animals reveal about Iago’s language?
A) It is poetic and beautiful
B) It reflects his love for nature
C) It shows his use of dehumanizing insults
D) It has no real meaning
Answer: C
46) What happens to the meaning of the handkerchief by the end of the play?
A) It is forgotten
B) It becomes magical
C) It symbolizes lies and jealousy
D) It is returned to Othello
Answer: C
47) Why does Iago hate Othello?
A) Othello insulted him
B) Othello married Desdemona
C) Othello didn’t promote him
D) Othello arrested him
Answer: C
48) Who is the "Moor of Venice"?
A) Cassio
B) Iago
C) Othello
D) Roderigo
Answer: C
49) What kind of person is Desdemona?
A) Proud and selfish
B) Kind and loyal
C) Brave but dishonest
D) Clever and suspicious
Answer: B
50) What does Iago do throughout the play?
A) Helps Othello and Desdemona
B) Spreads truth and peace
C) Tricks people and causes destruction
D) Marries Desdemona
Answer: C
51) Who is Emilia?
A) Desdemona’s sister
B) Cassio’s wife
C) Iago’s wife and Desdemona’s maid
D) The Duke’s daughter
Answer: C
52) What is Cassio’s main problem in the play?
A) He is secretly evil
B) He loses his job after a fight
C) He betrays Othello
D) He falls in love with Emilia
Answer: B
53) What does Roderigo want most?
A) To be a soldier
B) To marry Emilia
C) To become governor
D) To win Desdemona’s love
Answer: D
54) Who is Bianca in the play?
A) Othello’s cousin
B) A prostitute who loves Cassio
C) Desdemona’s maid
D) Iago’s second wife
Answer: B
55) What is Brabantio’s reaction to Desdemona’s marriage?
A) He celebrates
B) He forgives quickly
C) He is angry and shocked
D) He helps Othello
Answer: C
56) What role does Lodovico play at the end of the play?
A) He kills Iago
B) He gives Othello’s property to Graziano
C) He becomes governor
D) He marries Desdemona
Answer: B
CHARACTER TEST
Characters :
1). Othello
Othello is the hero of the play. He is a soldier and a leader in the Venetian army. People respect him for his bravery and skills. Othello loves his wife, Desdemona, very much.
But he has some doubts about himself because he is older, a soldier, and of a different race than most people around him. His trusting nature makes it easy for Iago to trick
him and make him jealous.(Moor of Venice" means that Othello, the main character in the play, is a person from North Africa or someone with dark skin who lives and works in Venice, Italy. He is a general in the Venetian army and is respected for his skills, but some people treat him differently because of his background and
skin color.
2) Desdemona
Desdemona is a young woman from Venice and the daughter of a senator named Brabantio. She secretly marries Othello because she loves him. Desdemona is kind,
loving, and brave. Even when Othello wrongly accuses her of being unfaithful, she remains loyal to him.
3)Iago
Iago is Othello’s assistant and the villain of the story. He hates Othello because he was not promoted and wants to ruin his life. Iago is very good at lying and tricking people.
He causes most of the problems in the play by making Othello believe Desdemona is cheating on him.
4) Cassio
Cassio is Othello’s young officer. He is honest and respects Othello. But after a drunken fight, Cassio loses his position. Iago uses this situation to make Othello think Cassio is
in love with Desdemona.
5) Emilia
Emilia is Iago’s wife and Desdemona’s maid. She is smart and practical. Emilia loves Desdemona and helps her, but she doesn’t trust her own husband, Iago. She reveals Iago’s lies at the end of the play.
6) Roderigo
Roderigo is a rich man who loves Desdemona. Iago uses Roderigo to carry out his plans. Roderigo believes Iago will help him win Desdemona’s love, but Iago betrays him.
7) Bianca
Bianca is a woman who loves Cassio. She appears in the play to show another side of love—one that is not returned.
Other Characters
1) Brabantio
Brabantio is Desdemona’s father. He is angry when he finds out that Othello married Desdemona secretly.
2) The Duke of Venice
The Duke is an important leader in Venice. He respects Othello and tries to keep peace between Othello and Brabantio.
3). Montano
Montano is the governor of Cyprus before Othello. He is a calm and wise leader.
4). Lodovico and Graziano
Lodovico and Graziano are related to Brabantio. Lodovico brings messages from Venice, and Graziano tells everyone that Brabantio has died.
5). The Clown
The Clown is Othello’s servant. He appears in short scenes to make jokes and give a break from the serious story.
•HOME ASSIGNMENT•
Unit 1/2 Othello
by William Shakespeare
About the Author
William Shakespeare April 1564 – 23 April 1616) was an English playwright, poet and actor. He is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist.He is often called England's national poet and the"Bard of
Avon" (or simply "the Bard"). His extant works, including collaborations,consist of some
39 plays, 154 sonnets, three long narrative poems and a few other verses, some of uncertain authorship. His plays have been translated into every major living language
and are performed more often than those of any other playwright.Shakespeare remains
arguably the most influential writer in the English language, and his works continue to be studied and reinterpreted.
Introduction
Othello is a play written by William Shakespeare. It is a tragedy, which means it tells a sad and serious story. Shakespeare wrote it in the years 1603–1604, and it was first
published in 1622 in a small book called a "quarto." This version was based on a copy of Shakespeare’s original writing. A second version of the play was published in 1623 in a collection of Shakespeare’s works called the First Folio. This version seems to have been revised by Shakespeare himself. It is almost the same as the earlier version but has some small changes in words and phrases, as if Shakespeare was rethinking and rewriting it as he went.
The story of Othello is based on a tale from an Italian book called De gli Hecatommithi by Giambattista Giraldi, written in 1565. Shakespeare likely read the story in its original
Italian, even though it was also available in French. At that time, it had not been translated into English.
Themes
1) The Incompatibility of Military Heroism and Love
Othello is a brave and respected soldier. He knows how to lead in war and make strong decisions on the battlefield. But when it comes to love and emotions, he feels unsure. He wins Desdemona’s heart by telling her stories of his military adventures. However,bafter the war ends, he doesn’t know how to behave in a peaceful, loving relationship. His identity is so tied to being a soldier that he struggles to be a calm, trusting husband. When Iago starts filling his mind with lies, Othello reacts like a warrior going into battle, instead of thinking like a loving partner. This confusion between love and war causes him to make serious mistakes.
2) Appearance vs. Reality :-
In this play, many things are not what they seem. Iago looks honest to everyone, but in reality, he is the most dishonest and evil character. Othello believes what he sees and hears, but he doesn't check if it is really true. Iago tricks him by painting fake pictures in his mind—like imagining Cassio and Desdemona together. Othello believes these lies and thinks they are real. He doesn't ask Desdemona for the truth and only trusts Iago’s words. For example, when Othello sees Desdemona's handkerchief with Cassio, he doesn’t know that Iago put it there. He believes it proves her betrayal. This theme teaches us that we should not judge things only by how they look. People can hide their true thoughts, and lies can look like the truth if we don’t search carefully.
3) Jealousy
Jealousy is one of the strongest emotions in Othello, and it causes the most harm. Iago is jealous of Cassio because he got a promotion that Iago wanted. Iago is also jealous of Othello and suspects, without proof, that Othello has been with his wife. He lets this jealousy turn into hate. Iago then makes Othello jealous by telling him lies about Desdemona and Cassio. Othello’s jealousy grows so strong that he can’t think clearly. He only believes the worst. Even though Desdemona keeps saying she is innocent, he doesn’t listen. His jealousy becomes like a disease in his mind, and it controls everything he does. He ends up killing Desdemona because of this, and when he finds
out the truth, he feels full of regret and kills himself. The play shows how dangerous jealousy can be when it takes over a person’s mind and heart.
4) Prejudice :- (Prejudice means having an unfair opinion about someone without knowing them, often because of their race, religion, or background)
Prejudice, especially racial prejudice, plays an important part in Othello. Othello is a Black man living in a white society, and even though he is a brave and successful soldier, many people still judge him by the color of his skin. People call him names like
"Moor" and treat him as different or strange. Desdemona does not care about these things—she loves him for who he is. But Othello has been hurt by prejudice for so long that he begins to doubt himself. He thinks: “Maybe I’m not good enough,” or “Maybe she
doesn’t really love me.” Iago uses these fears against him, and instead of talking to Desdemona, Othello listens to Iago’s poisonous words. This shows how prejudice can
hurt people from the inside, making them feel small, even when others love and respect. them. Shakespeare shows that racism is not just in how people treat others, but also in how it can make someone feel about themselves.
5) Justice :-
Many characters in the play think they are doing the right thing or standing up for justice. For example, Desdemona’s father, Brabantio, is angry that she married a Black
man and wants to punish Othello. His idea of justice is based on racism and pride. Later, Othello believes Desdemona has betrayed him and decides he must punish her. But instead of going through the law, he takes justice into his own hands. This shows how people can twist the idea of justice to match their personal anger. In the end, their version of justice turns out to be unfair and deadly.
Symbols
In old European times, during the medieval and Renaissance periods, people used handkerchiefs as a symbol of love. It was a sweet tradition — a lady would drop her handkerchief on purpose, and a knight or man she liked would pick it up. If he kept it, it showed he accepted her love. This small cloth became a symbol of affection and respect between them.
In Shakespeare’s play Othello, the same idea is used. Othello gives a special handkerchief to Desdemona as a gift. It is not just any cloth — it is a symbol of their love, trust, and connection. Othello believes that as long as Desdemona keeps the
handkerchief, their love will stay strong.
But this handkerchief has a mysterious background. It originally belonged to an Egyptian sorcerer (a magical woman), who gave it to Othello’s mother. His mother passed it on to Othello, and he later gave it to Desdemona. So, the handkerchief is full of meaning — love, family, and even a bit of magic.
Later in the play, the handkerchief becomes something much darker. Iago, the villain, uses it to create lies and confusion. He makes it look like Desdemona gave the handkerchief to another man, which makes Othello jealous and angry. In this way, the
handkerchief also becomes a symbol of Iago’s tricks and lies — like casting an illusion or spell.
So, the handkerchief in Othello starts as a sign of love but turns into a sign of mistrust and deception, all because of Iago’s evil plans.
•ESSAY•
‘A Doll’s House’ by Henrik Ibsen
THEME
1. The Sacrificial Role of Women:-
Ibsen shows how women in society have to give up their happiness, dreams, and even family for the sake of duty. Mrs. Linde leaves the man she loves (Krogstad) to marry a wealthy man so she can support her mother and brothers. Nora’s nanny gives up her own child to work and earn a
living as a caretaker. Even Nora herself secretly borrows money to save Torvald’s life, because the law does not allow women to take loans without a husband’s permission. She works in secret to pay off the debt, showing how hard women must struggle just to do good. In the end, Nora even sacrifices staying with her children because she believes they will be safer without her. This
theme shows how society expected women to sacrifice everything, while men rarely had to give up their own integrity or power.
2. Parental and Filial Obligations
The play also looks at how parents and children owe each other duties. Nora, Torvald, and Dr. Rank believe that parents must live honestly because their behavior affects their children. Dr. Rank literally suffers from his father’s sins—he inherits a disease caused by his father’s immoral
lifestyle. Torvald says bad mothers create bad children and even refuses to let Nora near her kids after learning about her secret. At the same time, children are shown to have obligations to their parents. Mrs. Linde sacrifices her own life to care for her sick mother, while Nora chooses to
help her sick husband instead of her sick father. Ibsen does not say which choice is right or wrong, but he shows that family duties are complicated and can conflict with personal desires.
3. The Unreliability of Appearances
At first glance, people in the play seem very different from what they really are. Nora seems like a silly, playful wife, but she is actually brave and clever. Torvald looks like a strong, loving husband, but he proves to be selfish and weak when Nora’s secret comes out. Krogstad first seems like a cruel villain but later shows kindness and a desire to change. Even situations are misleading: Mrs. Linde and Krogstad seem like enemies, but they still love each other; Dr. Rank
secretly loves Nora; the man threatening Nora turns out to be Krogstad, not Rank. Torvald cares
more about his public image than real happiness, and his obsession with appearances destroys his marriage.
4. The Constrictive Nature of Gender Roles
Men and women in the play are trapped by what society expects of them. Women are supposed to stay at home, raise children, and obey their husbands. They can’t earn money easily and often need a man’s permission to do simple things like borrow money. Mrs. Linde marries for money instead of love because she has no other way to survive. Nora secretly works to pay off her loan
because “working like a man” is considered unusual and even shameful for a woman. Men also
suffer under gender roles. Torvald thinks he must be completely independent and never accept
help from a woman, even his wife. Because of this pride, he cannot see Nora as an equal partner, and their marriage collapses.
5. Deceit and Masks
Many characters wear “masks” to hide their true selves. Krogstad hides his past crimes, Nora hides her loan and forgery, and even small lies—like Nora eating forbidden macaroons—show
how deceit spreads in her home. Nora pretends to be Torvald’s playful “squirrel” or “skylark” to get what she wants, but this mask keeps her from being seen as a real person. The masquerade ball, where Nora dances in costume to distract Torvald, symbolizes how people in the play hide the truth to keep up appearances. But the longer they lie, the more trapped they become.
6. Reputation
In this society, people are judged not only by their own actions but also by their family background. Dr. Rank pays for his father’s immoral behavior with his own life, inheriting a disease that slowly kills him. Torvald says Nora has inherited her father’s careless spending habits, blaming her problems on her family “blood.” Men believe a mother’s bad character ruins
her children, but Ibsen shows that fathers’ reputations matter just as much—revealing how unfairly women are blamed for everything. This theme shows how poisonous socialprejudice
and gossip can be.
7. Marriage and Equality
At first, Nora and Torvald have a very traditional marriage: he controls the money, makes the rules, and treats Nora like a child instead of an equal. Nora lies to keep peace, but when her
secret is revealed, Torvald only cares about his reputation—not about Nora’s sacrifice. In ontrast, Mrs. Linde and Krogstad build a relationship on honesty and equality. They see each
other as partners who can help one another, not as a husband controlling a wife. By the end, Nora leaves Torvald because she wants a “real wedlock,” where both partners respect each other as human beings, not as master and doll.