1. William Shakespeare’s
Othello
1. Why do we study
Shakespeare?
2. Bust out your acting
chops!
3. Discussion
4. Character Map
*Bring your play
books for next class!

2. Participation Grade
You will receive a C1 participation grade
during the first term! So...
Be sure to participate during class
discussions to ensure that you will
receive a successful grade 

3. William Shakespeare

5. Shakespeare’s plays are still widely read
today-some 500 years later- because
they cover themes that speak to
humanity. He portrays emotions and
experiences that everyone can relate to;
no matter their gender, culture, race or
generation.
Why study Shakespeare?

6. Let’s set the scene...
We need...
• A pair of lovers
• A friend

7. Our characters
Andrew Carina
Mackenzie

8. The main characters
Iago Desdemona
Othello

9. Othello Characters
• Othello, a Moorish general in theVenetian army
• Desdemona, aVenetian lady
• Iago, Othello’s ancient or standard-bearer
• Cassio. Othello’s lieutenant or second in command
• Roderigo, aVenetian gentleman
• Emilia, Iago’s wife and Desdemona’s attendant
• Brabantio, aVenetian senator, father to Desdemona
• The Duke ofVenice
• Bianca, a woman in Cypress in love with Cassio