JAMB Literature in English 2017 Question 4

Question 4

Set Text: Othello
William Shakespeare: Othello, Act 1 Scene III (extract)
The passage, as printed

These lovers refers to

  1. A.Lago and Emilia
  2. B.Cassio and Bianca
  3. C.Roderigo and Desdemona
  4. D.Othello and Desdemona.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (Othello and Desdemona.)

Explanation

The Duke is speaking of the newly married Othello and Desdemona.