Question

which motivation best explains iagos actions?
love for othello
desire for justice and fairness
envy and wounded pride
fear of losing his job

which message about revenge is most supported by the ending of the play?
revenge restores balance and justice.
revenge destroys both the guilty and the innocent.
revenge earns respect from others.
revenge leads to forgiveness and understanding.

which statement best represents your personal view after reading othello?
revenge can be justified if someone is deeply wronged.
revenge always leads to greater harm.
success is meaningless without revenge.
some people deserve revenge more than others.

Explanation:

In Othello, Iago's actions are driven by envy (e.g., towards Cassio's promotion) and wounded pride (feeling overlooked). The play's ending shows revenge (Iago's schemes) harms many—Innocent Desdemona dies, Othello (guilty of murder due to Iago's manipulation) kills himself, and Iago faces punishment. This supports that revenge destroys both guilty and innocent. For the personal view, the play's tragic outcomes (all negative results from revenge) imply revenge often leads to greater harm.

Answer:

• First question: Envy and wounded pride
• Second question: Revenge destroys both the guilty and the innocent
• Third question: Revenge always leads to greater harm