Character in "Othello" Respond to this discussion activity by constructing a one-paragraph argument with a *specific* claim, a robust quote from the play, and an analysis of how the quote supports your claim

Character in "Othello"

Respond to this discussion activity by constructing a one-paragraph argument with a *specific* claim, a robust quote from the play, and an analysis of how the quote supports your claim. Choose from one of the following topics about character. (For your quote, include in parentheses Act--, Scene--, lines --- - ----; do not put the page number.

• Iago's character in terms of his initial motivation,
• Roderigo's character in terms of his motivation,
• Brabantio's character in terms of his view of Othello,
• Othello's character and his self-defense to Brabatio,
• Brabatio's character and his warning to Othello,
• Iago's character and his views on will and power,
• Iago's character and his views on women, or
• Othello's character and his treatment of Cassio.

NB:  The above is a list of topics; it is not a list of claims or thesis statements. You need to come up with a specific claim about one of the topics.

Once you have selected a topic:

1. Make a claim in response to one of the topics.
2. Add evidence to support your claim in the form of a quotation to illustrate the point you are making. See the Module 6 Writer's Workshop for how to cite from a play.
3. Add analysis by explaining how your quote proves or illustrates your claim.