Use excerpt below to answer questions "Now, by yond marble heaven, In the due reverence...

JAMB 2019

From the novel; Othello

Use excerpt below to answer questions

"Now, by yond marble
heaven,
In the due reverence of a sacred vow
I here enrage my words." (Shakespeare's Othello)

What incident ignited the excerpt above?

A. the taking of a vow of revenge
B. Othello's rage about Desdemona's betrayal
C. Iago's conspiracy with Brabantio to kill Othello
D. Desdemona and Emilia's discussion on the lost handkerchief

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation

Iago played upon Othello's insecurities, reminding him of Cassio's outstanding qualities, this accumulated to vexing Othello and luring him into thinking of Desdemona's betrayal.

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