This document provides an overview and analysis of William Shakespeare's play Othello. It begins with background on Shakespeare's life and career. It then analyzes key elements of Othello, including that it is a tragedy centered around Iago manipulating Othello's jealousy to believe his wife Desdemona has been unfaithful. Iago uses lies and manipulation to get his revenge on Othello. The document also examines themes of racism, appearance versus reality, and the roles of women in the play. It provides descriptions and analyses of the main characters and concludes with discussing film adaptations and themes like jealousy and suicide in the tragedy.

1. SHAKESPEARE
OTHELLO
The Moor of Venice

2. SHAKESPEARE’S TIME
When
was Shakespeare born?
It was born in the 17th century.
Where was he born?
In Stratford-upon-Avon

3. Shakespeare’s time
What
was the Globe?
The theatre that was built by the
Lord Chamberlain’s Men
Was he succesful in life?
Yes, he was. He became rich.
Who was the king / queen at his
time? Elizabeth I

4. Shakespeare’s Guide
1.
INTRODUCTION
a. Name of his historical period?
b. Influence of humanism and
Renaissance in his plays?
c. Make a summary of Hamlet

5. 2 Othello
a.What kind of play is it?
b.Which was its source?
And why?
c.Where is it set? Why?
d. Make a summary

6. OTHELLO
f. Description of the characters:
- Othello, Iago, Desdemona, Roderigo,
Cassio and Emilia.
- What is Desdemona like?
- What about Iago? (personality and
physical description if possible)
g. Themes:Appearance versus reality.

7. OTHELLO
Revenge:How does Iago get his revenge
on Othello?
What “weapons” does he use?
Why is he succesful?
 Elements of Racism in Othello:
-Is he respected at the beginning of the play?


8. OTHELLO 4
-Why is he respected later?
-Origen of Othello , is he a noble?
-What kind of man is Othello at the
beginning of the play? How does he
change with his jealousy?
- Does Othello know Desdemona well?
- Does Desdemona know well Othello?

9. OTHELLO 5
-How did they meet? Why did they fell
in love?
- Role of women in the play ( How does
Iago treat his wife and Othello?)
h.What kind of woman is Emilia?What
does she get in the play that the others
don’t ?

10. FILMS AND VERSIONS

11. OTHELLO’S THEMES
 I.
Why do you think Iago refuses to tell
Othello why he betrayed him?
 J. Why does Othello decide to strangle
Desdemona and doesn’t use a dagger or
another weapon?
 K.The role of the handkerchief in the play.
Do you think that it is a “good” reason to
kill Desdemona? What does Shakespeare

12. Othello
Want to tell us with this about jealous
people?
l.Why does Othello kills himself at the
end of the play? Meaning of suicide.
( following Seneca’s tradition)
m.Compare Hamlet and Othello.

13. PHOTOS

14. PHOTOS

15. PHOTOS