This document discusses Shakespeare's play Othello and provides context and instructions for a class studying the work. It lists reasons to study Shakespeare such as his exploration of universal human themes. It then outlines the class schedule which includes discussing characters and doing a character map. Students are reminded to participate for a good grade and to bring their playbooks to the next class.

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