Think you’ve got your head wrapped around Othello? Put your knowledge to
the test. Good luck — the Stickman is counting on you!
Q. What is considered the dominant symbol in Othello?
Desdemona's handkerchief
Animals
Cassio's dream
The willow song
Q. What becomes symbolic of Othello's sexuality?
Animals
War
Gardens
Candles
Q. What are a traditional symbol of women abandoned by their lovers?
Wild horses
Handkerchiefs
Willow trees
Snuffed-out candles
Q. What comparison does Iago make to his manipulations of Othello?
He compares his lies to a declaration of war
He compares himself to a gardener
He compares himself to a bird of prey
He compares himself to an arsonist
Q. Animals are referred to in Othello mainly as a commentary on...?
The animalistic nature of all humans
Interracial marriage
The beasts that men become during wartime
The snake-like charms of Iago