Othello

Othello

1. Christian Moor

2. Fatal flaw = jealousy + trust of Iago

   • Has to die (justice) Tragic Hero (Protagonist)

3. "dolt" "Dull Moor" "Of free open nature"

4. Kills wife Desdemona (so does Iago) - Parallel "Put out there light and then put out the life"

5. General of venetian - Army (public power) Sent to govern in Cyprus but Cassio takes over

6. Lover / Husband (Private) (jealousy)

7. Prejudiced against "black moor" "The Moor" "filthy bargain"

8. Public / Private lives collide