Question

The topic of an article is

the title of the article

what the article explains

where the article is set

the ending of the article

Answer 1

It is the 2nd one, right? Don't really know what the 3rd one means.

Answer 2

OTHELLO
I look down towards his feet; but that's a fable.
If that thou be'st a devil, I cannot kill thee.
Wounds IAGO
IAGO
I bleed, sir; but not kill'd.

What is implied by Iago not dying in this scene?

Iago is supernaturally evil.

Iago is supernaturally good.

Othello is a poor swordsman.

Othello is weakened by sadness. <--?

Answer 3

The answer to your first question is "what the article explains"

Answer 4

The title isn't necessarily the topic of the article.

Answer 5

So I was right as far as the first one, what about the second question? That's the only answer that makes sense to me

Answer 6

Actually, I think the second one is the first answer, since he does call him out on being evil, yet is surprised to find he is not the devil

Answer 7

both make sense to me

Answer 8

Othello is weakened by his sadness which is why he only wounds him - not a thorough kill

Answer 9

But he says after that, that he believes death is a bliss, and does not want Iago to go there.

Answer 10

Or, actually, it might be @CrazyTurtle483 answer, cause they used to be friends or something right?

Answer 11

i have no clue, was only gave this excerpt to use

Answer 12

Othello is weakened by sadness is the better choice - supernaturally is an overstatement anyway

Answer 13

if you know what I mean haha:)

Answer 14

here's spark notes summary of it: I’m looking to see if you have cloven hooves like the devil. But that’s just a fairy tale. If you are a devil, I won’t be able to kill you.

Answer 15

im almost leaning to supernatural evil because i dont see where he is sad

Answer 16

He had just killed his own wife - not knowing she was innocent. This had a major effect on the scene following (with lago) and how he is feeling. He must be feeling much grief and sorrow

Answer 17

Othello pronounces Iago to be a devil, and wounds him. Iago lets us know that he's not dead yet. Othello responds that he wouldn't wish such a peaceful fate as death on Iago (as Othello is preparing to meet such a fate). As Lodovico points out that grieving doesn't get you out of a murder charge, Othello says he can be called a murderer, but it's important to note that he did everything in honor, not in hate.<

Answer 18

ok so I'll go with my original answer: weakened by sadness

Answer 19

Othello is so overcome with grief at this point. He doesn't want to be entitled to murderer again

Answer 20

Ok - I may be wrong, but this is just my opinion:)

Answer 21

thanks, i'll write back later to say if it was right or wrong

Answer 22

Ok and I apologize if it's wrong! Go with your instincts haha:)