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- Othello: Study Guide | SparkNotes
Othello by William Shakespeare, written around 1603, is a tragic play that delves into themes of jealousy, betrayal, and racism Set in the Venetian Republic, the play follows Othello, a Moorish general in the Venetian army, and his ensign and antagonist, Iago
- Othello: Full Play Analysis | SparkNotes
Othello is the story of a noble military general who has enjoyed many successes on the battlefield, but because of mistakes of judgment and his outsider status in his society, sabotages his most intimate relationship and himself
- Othello: Full Play Summary | SparkNotes
A short summary of William Shakespeare's Othello This free synopsis covers all the crucial plot points of Othello
- Othello: Character List | SparkNotes
A Christian Moor and general of the armies of Venice, Othello is an eloquent and physically powerful figure, respected by all those around him In spite of his elevated status, he is nevertheless easy prey to insecurities because of his age, his life as a soldier, and his race
- Othello Character Analysis in Othello | SparkNotes
Although Othello is a cultural and racial outsider in Venice, his skill as a soldier and leader is nevertheless valuable and necessary to the state, and he is an integral part of Venetian civic society
- Othello: William Shakespeare and Othello Background | SparkNotes
Important information about William Shakespeare's background, historical events that influenced Othello, and the main ideas within the work
- Othello: Themes | SparkNotes
Othello refers to Iago as “honest” multiple times, showing that he is totally blind to the way Iago is tricking and manipulating him Othello is so deceived by Iago, he believes Iago is actually incapable of lying: “I know thou’rt full of love and honesty And weigh’st thy words before thou giv’st them breath” (3 3 )
- Othello: No Fear Translation | SparkNotes
The story of an African general in the Venetian army who is tricked into suspecting his wife of adultery, Othello is a tragedy of sexual jealousy First performed around 1604, the play is also a pioneering exploration of racial prejudice
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