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The Tragedy of Othello, the Moor of Venice William Shakespeare.

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1 The Tragedy of Othello, the Moor of Venice William Shakespeare

2 Tragedy Setting: Act I: Venice Italy = wickedness, murder & loose morals Beautiful & loose women Hot-tempered, aggressive & easily jealous men Act II-V: island of Cyprus

3 Tragedy Major conflict: Othello & Desdemona marry and attempt to build a life together, despite their differences in age, ethnicity and experience. Their marriage is sabotaged by the envious Iago, who convinces Othello that Desdemona is unfaithful.

4 Othello General (outsider) Reputation for courage & good judgment Diplomatic Impassioned Elopes with Desdemona

5 Iago Othello’s ancient Driven by revenge Wicked charming Clever & conniving Plants the seed of doubt

6 Desdemona Beautiful and pure Loyal Compassionate, generous Trusting Loves Othello above all else

7 Cassio Lieutenant Friend of Othello’s Helped him woo her Charming gentleman Educated & well- mannered Roderigo Enamored with Desdemona Gentleman Wealthy Easily mislead

8 Shakespeare’s Universe Greek & Roman concepts of good & evil: Sin of hubris Man/god(s) place Illness, disease Healing Aristotle's tragic hero: has to be worthy Audience has to be able to identify with the hero & feel pity Has a tragic flaw Has to fall Before his end must experience a catharsis, recognize flaw & feel sorrow


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