Othello

Othello

1. A Traditional Tragedy

   • The Protagonist/ Antagonist
     • Iago
   • Tragic Structure (the Acts)
   • Shakespeare's Intentions

2. Themes

   • Appearance vs. Reality
   • Race
   • Blindness
   • Gender Roles

3. Contextual Factors

   • Jacobean Period
   • Religion
   • Women's Position

4. Imagery

   • Jealousy
   • The Handkerchief
   • Race and Animalistic