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Othello- Context

Miranda Daniel English literature AS - Level English

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Othello- Context

(Believed to have been) Written in 1603
- Based on 'Un Capitano Moro', a short story by Cinthio (a disciple of Boccaccio), 1st published in 1565
- Elizabeth 1st: 17 November 1558–1603 (House of Tudor)
- James 1st: 24 March 1603–1625 (House of Stuart)
Venice, C16th & 17th
- Exotic & rich
- Important Mediterranean trading centre for goods from Far East
- Centre of fashion, culture, & sophistication
Britain in time of Othello
- Racism & prejudice towards black people= rife
- Black community= viewed as animalistic, not human
- Black people= integrated into society
- Predominant community of ordinary, working black people in London
- 'Moor'= Muslim inhabitants of Sicily, Moneta, the Iberian peninsula, & Northern Africa
Elizabethan train of thought:
- (Heavenly) God-> Jesus-> Angels-> Saints
  - (Monarchy) King-> Queen-> Princes-> Princesses
    - (Aristocracy) Dukes-> Lords-> Knights
      - (Professionals/Artisans) Lawyer/ lower Churchmen: skilled trades
        (Unskilled) Labourers
        Serfs
        Animal Kingdom

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