Paul Wadsworth
Ms.Coulson
English 10
March 16,2014
Othello Impressions
What impressions do you get as a reader of Desdemona and Othello in Act 1, scene 1? How do they come across as characters?
The first impression you get Othello is that he takes what he wants, and is somewhat a savage. Desdemona appears to be more of a disrespectful young girl who doesn’t care about her fathers wishes or the thoughts of others, also shown as a victim of Othello, and his savagery.
What is the big controversy emerging in the play so far? Why does this seem to be a big deal for the people involved?
One of the main controversies is that Desdemona is with Othello, who is not a fit husband for her, from the viewpoint of her father at least. This is because not only is Othello a Moor, he is also a lot older than Desdemona.
Relate one of the anticipation guide/Reaction Guide statements and apply how you see it emerging in scene 1 so far.
The relationship between Othello and Iago demonstrates the statement, “It can sometimes be difficult to determine the honesty of a friend.”. This is since Othello trusts Iago, and he is one of his best friends, or it seems, and Iago goes behind Othello’s back and tells Brabantio about the relationship between Othello and Desdemona, as an attempt to have Brabantio stop Desdemona from seeing Othello.
