Across
- 4. Desdemona and Othello’s relationship begins with this genuine emotion.
- 8. This object, once a symbol of love, becomes ‘proof’ of betrayal.
- 9. This theme runs throughout the play, as characters hide their true intentions, especially Iago.
- 11. Cassio mourns the loss of this after his drunken fight: “O, I have lost my immortal part!”
- 12. Iago warns Othello to beware of this "green-eyed __________" that “doth mock the meat it feeds on.”
- 13. Iago’s outward honesty contrasts sharply with his inner evil, highlighting this deceptive theme.
- 16. The tragic irony of the play is Othello’s inability to see this clearly.
- 17. Iago feeds Othello these in place of truth, leading him to murder Desdemona.
Down
- 1. Iago’s main motivation throughout the play is this destructive desire.
- 2. Othello becomes convinced of this false sin on Desdemona’s part.
- 3. Iago seeks this through control and manipulation, despite lacking official rank.
- 5. Othello believes he must kill Desdemona to preserve this quality.
- 6. Othello’s intense feelings for Desdemona quickly shift from love to rage—both driven by this.
- 7. Iago fuels Othello’s downfall by planting this destructive emotion in his mind.
- 10. Iago exerts this over nearly every character through psychological tricks.
- 12. Iago’s greatest weapon—he uses it to twist the thoughts and actions of others.
- 14. Othello faces this because of his ethnicity, despite his status as a respected general.
- 15. Emilia demonstrates this to Desdemona in the end, even at the cost of her life.
- 16. A key factor in Brabantio’s disapproval of Othello and Desdemona’s marriage.