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WAEC SSCE - Literature In English - 2017 (Objective)

Question 1 Report

Othello: So please your grace, my ancient;
      A man he is of honesty and trust
      To his conveyance i assign my wife
      Grace shall think
      To be sent after me

(Act 1, Scene Three, Lines 279-283)

Othello is speaking to_____________

Answer Details
Othello is speaking to the Duke. In this scene, Othello is addressing the Duke and the members of the Venetian council to explain his recent marriage to Desdemona. He introduces his ancient, or trusted ensign, and explains that he has left his wife, Desdemona, in the care of this person while he attends to his duties. By referring to "your grace," Othello is addressing the Duke specifically, as he is the highest-ranking person in the room.