JAMB - Literature In English (2019 - No. 60)
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?
the taking of a vow of revenge
Othello's rage about Desdemona's betrayal
Iago's conspiracy with Brabantio to kill Othello
Desdemona and Emilia's discussion on the lost handkerchief
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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