1. Name one celebrity that has: a good reputation, a bad reputation.
Name one celebrity that has:
a good reputation,
a bad reputation.
Which is more important to you? Why?

2. Title: Othello: Act 2 Sc 2 and 3 L.O: Honesty and Reputation
Starter:
Whose reputations does “honest” Iago plan to ruin and how does he intend to do it?

3. Key points Act 2 Scene 2 Peace is restored in Cyprus. Celebrations
Setting: Cyprus
Peace is restored in Cyprus.
Celebrations
Demise of Turkish fleet
Marriage
Remember that, at this point, the audience are privy to Iago’s plan (dramatic irony)
These plans for celebration are somewhat tainted by our knowledge that trouble lurks around the corner and our eagerness to see what becomes of Iago’s scheming.

4. Let’s Read! Othello Cassio Iago Montano Desdemona Roderigo
Bullet point 5 key points from this scene.
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12. Key points Act 2 Scene 3
Iago gets Cassio to drink a bit, knowing that he cannot hold his liquor at all.
Iago also tries to get Cassio's feelings about Desdemona, but his intentions are innocent
Iago hopes to cause a quarrel between Cassio and Roderigo
Iago wants to see Cassio discredited through this, so that he might take Cassio's place.

13. Key points Act 2 Scene 3 Cassio fights with Roderigo
Montano tries to hinder Cassio, but Cassio ends up injuring him.
The noise wakes Othello, who comes down to figure out what has happened.
Montano tells what he knows of it all, and Iago fills in the rest making sure to fictionalize his part in it all.
Cassio is stripped of his rank, and all leave Cassio and Iago alone.

14. Iago http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lo6rpgje2Hg
What does Iago say that creates this impression?
How do other characters view him?
What is your impression of Iago?

15. Two minute challenge – list 5+ THEMES:
Appearance Vs. Reality
Manipulation
Good Vs. Evil:
Loyalty
Light Vs. Dark
Death
Truth Vs. Lies
Love
Order vs. Chaos
Honesty
Sanity Vs. Insanity
Confusion
Othello as an outsider
Prejudice
Jealousy
Revenge

16. Theme Tree Time

17. Focus: Honesty and Reputation
Characters
Key word/phrase to indicate their view
Example(s)
1-2 words MAXIMUM per branch
At least two symbols per heading
E.g.: Cassio values drink destroys

18. Analysis: Honesty "Honest" emerges as a key word in this scene
It is a term laden with irony, and a constant reminder of the dramatic irony inherent in Iago's dealings.
None of the characters in the play have any idea of Iago's plans and evil intentions:
Othello and Cassio are especially innocent of this knowledge.
The audience knows exactly what Iago is up to, and is able to see his deceptions for what they are
Iago's words interest the audience because of how much dramatic irony they are laden with
Curiosity to find out whether Cassio and Othello will come to know as much as the audience does about Iago's deviance.
The word "honest" draws attention to how Iago's motives are hidden from the characters onstage

19. Analysis: Reputation
Reputation is a theme in the play that obviously holds some resonance for Cassio
Iago also knows the importance of reputation, which is why he makes sure that people see him as "honest" before anything.
"Reputation is a most idle and false imposition," Iago says:
this statement is meant as false consolation to Cassio, and is filled with great irony.
Reputation is always of concern when individuals are involved

20. “will I ensnare as great a fly as cassio”
Explain the significance of this scene in Iago’s plan- it is here he really sows the seed of doubt in Othello’s mind- “Catching the fly?” (10+ sentences)