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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.
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Othello is a Shakespearean tragedy that focuses on the downfall of Othello, a respected Moorish general in the Venetian army, as he is manipulated into thinking his wife Desdemona has been unfaithful. Unlike Shakespeare's other tragedies, Othello has a singular villain, Iago, who plots against Othello out of jealousy over being passed over for a promotion. The play was likely written in 1603 or 1604 and was performed for King James I in 1604. It takes place in Venice and Cyprus over the course of a few days.
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Shakespeare
- 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 ?
- 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
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