1. Othello’s Final Speeches
Act V, Scene ii

2. Soliloquy
Reread his soliloquy at the beginning of scene two as he is about to kill Desdemona.
What figurative language does Shakespeare use that helps reveal Othello’s mindset in the moments before this murder? (provide a few examples)
How is he feeling about Desdemona?
Is his justification for killing her logical?
What is the overall tone of his speech?

3. His last speech
Reread Othello’s last words at the end of scene two, lines
How is the tone of this speech different from the tone of the soliloquy at the beginning of the scene?
With what is he most concerned in this speech?
Do you agree that he was “not easily jealous, but being wrought, Perplexed in the extreme;”? Explain. Evidence?
Do his final words (and/or actions) redeem him at all?