ASSIGMENT T.YB.A
NAME :- GOHIL NEHABA VIKRAMSNIH
T.Y B.A sem 5
COLLEGE NAME :- MAHARANISHREE NANDKUVARBA MAHILA ARTS AND COMMARCE COLLEGE BHAVNAGAR
PAPER NAME :- THE STUDY OF DRAMA
CLASS ASSIGNMENT
πEmoji Representations of Othello
Characters – Worksheet
✨ Part 1: Match the Character to the Emojis
Ans
A.σ°ππΉπ Desdemona
B. σ°π§ π£π⚖️ Cassio
C. 󰱫π·π§ π€₯π‘ Iago
D. σ°»πΈπ’πͺ roderigo
E. σ°©π π brabantio
F. σ°¦⚔️π Othello
G. π⚖️π duck of Venice
✂️ Part 2: Who Am I? (Emoji Riddles)
Read the emoji descriptions and write the character’s name
1. ππ σ°΅πͺ‘π§΅◻️ ➤ I am passionate and wrongly blamed for a handkerchief. I
love Cassio.
ANS :- Bianca
2. π΄ππ ➤ I’m an elder from Desdemona’s family and help uncover the truth.
ANS :- grantiano
3. πππ« ➤ I’m a nobleman who travels from Venice to Cyprus with important
orders.
ANS :-othello
4. ⚔️ππ€ ➤ I’m a former governor of Cyprus who got injured but is respected.
ANS :-Montaco
π§ Part 3: Short Answers
Q1. Why is π used to describe Emilia?
Ans : because she expose the truth of handkerchief and Iago
Q2. What emotion does π suggest about Othello’s journey?
Ans : Othello didn't trust Desdemona and kill her and then later realizes that she was innocent and he kill her love
Q3. What does π€₯ suggest about Iago’s personality?
Ans : Because he was very smart and also try to look innocent infront of Othello and everyone
π¨ Bonus: Express Cassio in Emojis!
Cassio is a noble young lieutenant who values honor but makes mistakes. Think
creatively: which three emojis best represent him?
Emoji(s): ___πͺππ€___
Explanation:
πͺ he was physically strong .
π he was a young and good looking soldier.
π€ At the end of the play he got injured.
_________●_MCQ TEST ●____________
1.What is William Shakespeare often called?
Answer: C) The Bard of Avon
2.In which year was William Shakespeare born?
Answer: B) 1564
3.How many sonnets did William Shakespeare write?
Answer: C) 154
4.What type of play is Othello?
Answer: B) Tragedy
5.In what language was the original story of Othello written?
Answer: D) Italian
6.What is the name of the Italian book that inspired Othello?
Answer: B) De gli Hecatommithi
7.When was the first published version of Othello released?
Answer: C) 1622
8.Which collection included the second version of Othello?
Answer: B) The First Folio
9. Which genre does not belong to Shakespeare’s categories of plays?
Answer: B) Epic
10.Why is William Shakespeare considered highly influential?
Answer: C) His works are studied, translated, and performed worldwide
11.How many plays did William Shakespeare write (including collaborations)?
Answer: C) 39
12.What is a “quarto”?
Answer: B) A small book format
13.In which year was Othello first written?
Answer: B) 1603–1604
14.Why is Roderigo furious with Iago at the beginning of the play?
Answer: B Iago fail to secure Desdemona for him
15.Why does Iago claim to hate Othello?
Answer: C Othello promoted cassio over him
16.What action do Iago and Roderigo take to provoke Brabantio?
Answer: C woke him up to tell Desdemona’s escape
17.How does Othello defend himself against accusations of using witchcraft?
Answer C He tells stories from his life that won her heart.
18.What ultimately convinces the Duke and Senate of Othello’s honesty?
Answer: A .Desdemona's own testimony
19.What event eliminates the Turkish threat to Cyprus?
Answer: C
20.What minor gesture between Cassio and Desdemona does Iago use to manipulate Othello?
Answer: B
21.What advice does Iago give to Roderigo about Cassio during the celebration?
Answer: C
22.How is Cassio demoted?
Answer: C
23.What advice does Iago give Cassio after his demotion?
Answer: B ask Desdemona to speak to Othello
24.How does Iago obtain Desdemona’s handkerchief?
Ans : C) Emilia picks it up and gives it to him
25.What false proof does Iago give Othello of Desdemona's infidelity?
Ans: C) Cassio wearing Desdemona’s handkerchief
26.What effect does jealousy have on Othello’s physical state?
Ans: C) He experiences an epileptic seizure
27 Why does Othello strike Desdemona in front of Lodovico?
Ans: D) Lodovico announces Cassio’s promotion
28.How does Iago use Bianca to reinforce his plot?
Ans: B) He lets her return the handkerchief Cassio has
29 .What lie does Iago tell Desdemona to explain Othello’s rage?
Answer: C .Othello is troubled by the love of political affairs
30.Why does Roderigo agree to attack Cassio?
Ans: D) To win Desdemona’s love
31.How does Iago cover his tracks after the attack on Cassio?
Ans: A) He frames Roderigo and murders him
32.What claim does Desdemona make before dying?
Ans:C) That she committed suicide
33.What final actions close the play?
Ans:A) Cassio becomes general, Iago is to be executed, and Lodovico returns to Venice
34 .What causes Othello to lose control of his actions?
Ans: B) Trust in Iago
35.What does Desdemona’s loyalty represent in the play?
Ans: C) True love and innocence
36.How does Iago manipulate Othello’s military mindset?
Ans: C) Turns love into a battle
37.How does Iago use the theme of “Appearance vs. Reality”?
Ans: C) He pretends to be honest
38.What object becomes a symbol of betrayal for Othello?
Ans:D) Handkerchief
39.Why is Othello’s idea of justice flawed?
Ans:C) He acts on anger, not truth
40.What does the play teach about judging people by looks?
Ans:C) Outer appearance can deceive
41.Who originally gave the handkerchief to Othello’s mother?
Ans: C) An Egyptian sorcerer
42.How does Iago use the handkerchief in his plan?
Ans: C) He plants it with Cassio
43.What animal is Othello compared to in the play?
Ans: B) Horse
44.What does animal language in the play mostly represent?
Ans: C) Prejudice and racism
45.What does the symbolic use of animals reveal about Iago’s language?
Ans: C) It shows his use of dehumanizing insults
46.What happens to the meaning of the handkerchief by the end of the play?
Answer: C
47.Why does Iago hate Othello?
Ans: C) Othello didn’t promote him
48.Who is the "Moor of Venice"?
Ans: C) Othello
49.What kind of person is Desdemona?
Ans: B) Kind and loyal
50.What does Iago do throughout the play?
Ans: C) Tricks people and causes destruction
51.Who is Emilia?
Ans: C) Iago’s wife and Desdemona’s maid
52.What is Cassio’s main problem in the play?
Answer: B He loses his job after the fight
53.What does Roderigo want most?
Ans: D) To win Desdemona’s love
54. Who is Bianca in the play?
Ans: B) A prostitute who loves Cassio
55.What is Brabantio’s reaction to Desdemona’s marriage?
Ans: C )He is angry and shocked
56.What role does Lodovico play at the end of the play?
Ans: B) He gives Othello’s property to Graziano
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Explain any 3 major character and 2 minor character of play Othello
Major Characters
1. Othello
Othello is the main character of the play. He is a brave and respected general in the Venetian army, but he is also an outsider because he is a Moor (a black man in a white society). Othello is noble, honest, and deeply in love with his wife, Desdemona. However, his biggest weakness is that he is too trusting of others and easily becomes jealous. Because of Iago’s lies, Othello starts doubting Desdemona’s faithfulness and, in his anger, makes tragic decisions. His story shows how jealousy and manipulation can destroy even a great man.
2. Desdemona
Desdemona is Othello’s loving and loyal wife. She is gentle, kind, and innocent, but also courageous because she secretly marries Othello despite her father’s disapproval. Throughout the play, she remains faithful and pure, even when Othello wrongly accuses her. Desdemona represents goodness, honesty, and true love, but she also becomes a victim of Othello’s jealousy and Iago’s evil plan. Her tragic death shows the consequences of false suspicion and mistrust.
3. Iago
Iago is Othello’s ensign (a junior officer) and the main villain of the play. He is clever, selfish, and full of hatred because he feels Othello has wronged him by giving a promotion to Cassio instead of him. Iago pretends to be honest and loyal, but secretly, he is plotting to destroy Othello. By lying and manipulating others, he makes Othello believe Desdemona is unfaithful. Iago’s evil nature shows how dangerous deceit and jealousy can be.
Minor Characters
1. Cassio
Cassio is Othello’s loyal lieutenant and a handsome young soldier. He is polite, charming, and respected, but Iago uses him in his plan by making Othello think Cassio is secretly in love with Desdemona. Even though Cassio is innocent, he suffers because of Iago’s tricks. Cassio represents loyalty and the dangers of being caught in other people’s schemes.
2. Roderigo
Roderigo is a rich but foolish man who is in love with Desdemona. He trusts Iago and gives him money, hoping Iago will help him win Desdemona’s love. Instead, Iago cheats him and uses him for his own plans. Roderigo is a minor character, but he shows how easily people can be misled when they blindly follow others.
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HOME ASSIGMENT
UNIT 2
PLAY : DOLL'S HOUSE
By Henrik ibsen
ABOUT AUTHOR
Henrik Ibsen – Author of A Doll’s House
• Full Name: Henrik Johan Ibsen
• Born: 20 March 1828, Skien, Norway
• Died: 23 May 1906, Oslo, Norway
About Him
Henrik Ibsen is known as the “Father of Modern Drama” because he broke away from traditional plays filled with melodrama, fantasy, or historical romance, and instead wrote about real-life social problems and human psychology. His plays focus on everyday middle-class life and challenge the audience to think critically about society, morality, and individual freedom.
Contribution to Literature
• Ibsen is one of the founders of modern realistic drama.
• He introduced naturalism and psychological conflict in theatre.
• His works questioned the rigid rules of marriage, family, gender roles, and morality.
• He is often compared to Shakespeare in influence, but while Shakespeare wrote about kings and heroes, Ibsen wrote about ordinary people with real struggles.
About A Doll’s House
• Written in 1879, it is one of Ibsen’s most famous plays.
• The play shocked society because it showed a woman, Nora Helmer, walking out of her marriage and family to find her own identity something considered scandalous at that time.
• It challenged the patriarchal norms and raised questions about women’s independence, marriage as an institution, and individual freedom.
Other Famous Works
• Ghosts (1881) – Criticized social hypocrisy.
• An Enemy of the People (1882) – About truth versus majority opinion.
• Hedda Gabler (1890) – Focused on a woman trapped in her social role.
• The Wild Duck (1884).
Legacy
• Ibsen’s works inspired modern theatre and even early feminist movements.
• His plays are still performed worldwide because their themes identity, freedom, morality, and society are still relevant.
• He is celebrated as Norway’s greatest playwright and one of the most performed dramatists in the world after Shakespeare.
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♡Detailed Summary of A Doll’s House ♡
The play is divided into three acts and takes place in the Helmer household, just before and after Christmas.
At the beginning, Nora Helmer seems like a lighthearted, playful wife who spends money freely. Her husband, Torvald Helmer, often calls her pet names like “little skylark” and treats her more like a child than an equal partner. Nora appears happy, but secretly, she has been hiding a big truth: several years ago, she borrowed a large sum of money to pay for Torvald’s medical treatment when he was seriously ill. To do this, she forged her father’s signature, which was illegal for women at that time.
The man who lent her the money, Nils Krogstad, now threatens her. He works at the bank where Torvald has just become manager, but Torvald wants to fire him because of his bad reputation. Krogstad tells Nora that unless she convinces her husband to let him keep his job, he will reveal her secret. Nora becomes very anxious but hopes that if the truth comes out, Torvald will protect her because she acted out of love.
Meanwhile, other characters enter:
Mrs. Linde :--- Nora’s old school friend, who comes seeking work and later reconnects with Krogstad (they once loved each other).
Dr. Rank :---- a family friend secretly in love with Nora, who is suffering from a terminal illness.
As the story develops, Ibsen shows that Torvald only cares about appearances and his own honor. When Krogstad finally sends a letter revealing Nora’s secret, Torvald reads it and reacts harshly. Instead of understanding her sacrifice, he accuses Nora of ruining his life, saying she is unfit to raise their children. Nora is heartbroken because she expected Torvald to stand by her.
Later, Krogstad now reconciled with Mrs. Linde sends another letter saying he will not expose Nora after all. Torvald feels relieved and forgives Nora, but by this time, it is too late. Nora realizes that Torvald never truly loved her; he only loved the idea of controlling her. She compares herself to a doll who has been passed from her father’s hands to her husband’s, never allowed to be independent or make her own choices.
In the final dramatic scene, Nora decides to leave her husband and children so that she can educate herself and discover her true identity. She slams the door as she walks out an ending that shocked audiences in the 19th century.
♡●●●●Themes in the Play●●●●♡
Marriage and Gender Roles :---- Shows how women were expected to sacrifice and obey, while men controlled the household.
Independence and Identity:--- Nora’s journey is about finding her own self-worth.
Appearance vs. Reality :---- The Helmers’ marriage looks perfect from the outside but is built on lies and misunderstandings.
Social Expectations :---- The play challenges the strict rules of society regarding women, money, and morality.
✨ In short: A Doll’s House is not just about Nora leaving her husband, but about a woman’s fight for equality, respect, and independence in a society that limits her.
♤♤character of Doll’s House ♤♤
All Characters of A Doll’s House
1. Nora Helmer (Major)
Nora is the main character and the wife of Torvald. At first, she appears childish, dependent, and playful, but she has secretly shown great courage by borrowing money to save Torvald’s life. She struggles with the reality that her husband treats her like a doll rather than an equal partner. By the end, she decides to leave her family in search of independence and self-identity. Nora symbolizes women’s struggle for freedom in a male-dominated society.
2. Torvald Helmer (Major)
Torvald is Nora’s husband, a banker who is very concerned about honor and respectability. He appears affectionate but is actually controlling and patronizing. He treats Nora as a child, calling her pet names, and expects her to obey him. When he learns about Nora’s forgery, he reacts harshly, caring more about his reputation than her sacrifice. Torvald represents the patriarchal husband and social norms of the 19th century.
3. Nils Krogstad (Major)
Krogstad is the man who lent money to Nora. At first, he seems like a villain because he blackmails her, but he is also a victim of society, as his reputation has been destroyed and he fears losing his job. Later, when he reunites with Mrs. Linde, he decides to change and return Nora’s bond. His character shows that people are not purely good or bad and highlights the importance of honesty and redemption.
4. Kristine Linde / Mrs. Linde (Major)
Mrs. Linde is Nora’s old school friend, a widow who has faced hardship and poverty. She is practical, independent, and realistic, unlike Nora who initially seems carefree. She reunites with Krogstad and chooses to marry him, not only for survival but also for companionship and honesty. She acts as a contrast to Nora and represents women who work hard to survive without male support.
5. Dr. Rank (Major)
Dr. Rank is a close family friend of the Helmers. He is kind, gentle, and secretly in love with Nora, but he suffers from a hereditary disease and knows he will die soon. He represents the hidden decay in society. His quiet suffering and affection for Nora show another side of love—one that is unselfish but unfulfilled.
6. The Helmer Children (Minor)
Nora and Torvald have three small children: Ivar, Bob, and Emmy. They are not fully developed characters but symbolize Nora’s role as a mother. At the end, Nora decides to leave them, which shocked audiences at the time. They represent innocence and the cost of Nora’s decision.
7. Anne-Marie (Minor)
Anne-Marie is the Helmers’ nursemaid and caretaker of the children. She once had to give up her own child to work as a servant, which mirrors Nora’s final decision to leave her own children. Anne-Marie represents the sacrifices women make in society.
8. Helene (Minor)
Helene is the Helmers’ maid. Her role is small, but she shows the daily functioning of the household. She also represents the working-class women who served wealthy families.
9. The Porter (Minor)
The porter appears only at the beginning of the play when Nora returns home with Christmas presents. Though a very small role, he helps set the scene of the Helmer household’s comfortable life.
♡ Final Note♡
So, the main characters are: Nora, Torvald, Krogstad, Mrs. Linde, and Dr. Rank.
The minor characters are: the children, Anne-Marie, Helene, and the Porter.
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Comparison of Nora Helmer and Desdemona
Nora and Desdemona both are different character
Nora Helmer from A Doll’s House and Desdemona from Othello are both central female characters who suffer because of the society and the men around them, but they respond to their situations very differently.
Desdemona is gentle, innocent, and deeply loyal to Othello. She marries him bravely despite her father’s disapproval, showing courage, but throughout the play she remains obedient and submissive. Even when Othello wrongly accuses her, she does not fight back strongly. Her loyalty and silence make her a tragic victim of Othello’s jealousy and Iago’s lies. Desdemona represents idealized womanhood of her time loving, pure, and faithful but powerless against male authority.
Nora, on the other hand, begins the play as a playful and dependent wife, treated like a child by Torvald. But unlike Desdemona, she grows and transforms. When she realizes her husband values reputation over love, she decides to leave her family to find her own identity. Nora becomes a symbol of women’s independence and rebellion against traditional roles.
ConclusionIn short, both women face betrayal within marriage Desdemona by Othello’s mistrust, Nora by Torvald’s selfishness. But while Desdemona accepts her fate quietly, Nora chooses to fight for her freedom. Desdemona’s story ends in tragedy and death, while Nora’s ends in awakening and hope for self-discovery.
