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Othello by Shakespeare Past papers (PU) 1. How far would you agree that Shakespeare's Othello is a domestic tragedy? YEAR 2005 2. In the play Othello Iago is not a character of fiendish intellectual superiority. He has been used by Shakespeare as a foil for Othello's own weakness. How far would you agree? YEAR 2005 3. How does Othello's imagination contribute to his breakdown? YEAR 2016 4. Iago is more a catalyst who precipitates destruction that devil who causes it. YEAR 2006 5. Bring out the evil in Iago and explain how he at last betrays himself. YEAR 2007 6. Bring out the role of character and co-incidences in Othello. Comment on the view that Othello murder Desdemona in honour and love, and not in hatred.YEAR 2008 7. Iago is considered as 'no great devil' he represents an ordinary, average, little man. Express your views. YEAR 2009 8. Is Desdemona simply a passive fool? Is her virtue tantamount to idiocy? Or can she be conceived of as strong and even valiant. What are your views and why? YEAR 2009 9. Examine the female characters in the play. Do they share a common role in the play Othello? YEAR 2010 10. Why does Othello not investigate Iago's accusations? Why does Othello not seek his own proof of Desdemona's betrayal? YEAR 2010 11. Explore the character of Desdemona. What does she represent in the play? YEAR 2011 12. Why do you think the loss of handkerchief has a huge impact on Othello's mind? YEAR 2012 13. Too much of goodness led Desdemona to her tragic ending. Agree/disagree? YEAR 2013 14. Do you agree or disagree with the following proposition: Desdemona's goodness drove her to her tragic end? "I hate Othello!". Give some insight into the lines spoken by Iago for Othello in Shakespeare's play Othello. YEAR 2014 15. Iago is the real hero of Shakespeare's play "Othello". Discuss. YEAR 2015 16. Can you justify Shakespeare's play "Othello" as a tragedy? YEAR 2015 Shakespeare's characters represent human nature in all variety, it is said. What kind of nature does Othello present. Discuss. YEAR 2016 17. Shakespeare's Othello initially questions, but then confirms racist stereotypes. Discuss. YEAR 2017 18. Shakespeare's characters represent human nature in all variety, it is said. What kind of nature does Othello present. Discuss. YEAR 2018