2/28 ELA IV Quiz Critical Perspectives in Othello Act V

How do feminist and gender criticism views compare when looking at Desdemona's character in Act V of Othello?

• Both feminist and gender criticism views see Desdemona in a positive light in Act V of Othello.

• Feminist criticism talks about how Desdemona shows strength and independence in Act V of Othello.

• Gender criticism doesn't really focus on how being a woman affects Desdemona in Act V of Othello.

• Feminist criticism points out how Desdemona is unfairly treated by men, while gender criticism looks at how being a woman or man affects Desdemona's situation in Act V of Othello.

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How does Marxist criticism explain who has power and who doesn't in Act V of Othello, based on people's social class?

• Marxist criticism thinks Act V of Othello celebrates everyone being equal in society.

• Marxist criticism sees Act V of Othello showing how wealth and social class create inequality, similar to real life.

• Marxist criticism believes Act V of Othello doesn't relate to wealth or social class differences.

• Marxist criticism finds the power struggles in Act V of Othello unrelated to issues of social class.

Let's talk about Emilia's character in Act V of Othello from a feminist view. How does she challenge or support the usual roles of women and her impact on the story's sad ending?

• From a feminist view, Emilia in Act V of Othello is seen as not really challenging the usual roles of women. She doesn't stand out as a symbol against women's oppression in a society controlled by men.

• From a feminist view, Emilia in Act V of Othello is seen as challenging the usual roles of women. She stands out as a symbol against women's oppression in a society controlled by men.

• From a feminist view, Emilia in Act V of Othello is seen as sticking to the usual roles of women. She supports the society controlled by men.

• From a feminist view, Emilia in Act V of Othello is not focused on for her role in the sad ending or her effect on the male characters.

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How does Marxist criticism interpret the ideas of manipulation and control in Act V of Othello?

• Marxist criticism sees the ideas of manipulation and control in Act V of Othello as showing the struggle between different social classes and power.

• Marxist criticism sees the ideas of manipulation and control in Act V of Othello as showing feelings of love and betrayal.

• Marxist criticism sees the ideas of manipulation and control in Act V of Othello as showing the importance of personal freedom and choice.

• Marxist criticism sees the ideas of manipulation and control in Act V of Othello as representing nature and the environment.

What does the feminist view say about how women's independence is shown in Act V of Othello?

• From a feminist view, Act V shows women as always strong and independent, no matter what society thinks.

• In Act V, Desdemona shows little independence, which highlights how the play's society often puts women down and controls them.

• Act V shows Desdemona's lack of independence is because she can't stand up for herself.

• The feminist view is that women control their own lives and are never oppressed, even in Act V.

How does the view on gender and Othello's manliness in Act V affect the sad ending of the story?

• Othello's sad ending in Act V is because he's not smart enough and makes bad choices.

• Othello's manliness helps make the sad ending in Act V better.

• Othello's harmful manliness and his struggle to manage his feelings cause the sad ending in Act V.

• The view on Othello's manliness doesn't change the sad ending of the story.

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How does Marxist criticism interpret the ideas of power and unfair treatment in Act V of Othello?

• Marxist criticism sees the ideas of power and unfair treatment in Act V of Othello as symbols of unfair treatment between men and women.

• Marxist criticism sees the ideas of power and unfair treatment in Act V of Othello as symbols of harm to the environment.

• Marxist criticism sees the ideas of power and unfair treatment in Act V of Othello as symbols of new technology and progress.

• Marxist criticism sees the ideas of power and unfair treatment in Act V of Othello as symbols of differences in social class and money, where the powerful control the less powerful.

Discuss the theme of jealousy in Act 5 of Othello. How does it contribute to the tragic ending of the play? Answer in full sentences, not plagiarized.

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Examine the theme of power and control in Act 5. How do the characters' desires for power influence their decisions and relationships? Answer in full sentences, not plagiarized.

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In your opinion, what critical perspective is best used when reading Othello to gain a better understanding about our world? Explain, with details from the text and your opinion.

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