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This Othello Knowledge Organiser offers insights into critical theory, intertextuality, and context, alongside significant Biblical references within the text. It includes key character quotations, useful epithets, and Tier 2 Vocabulary. Subscribers can download the organiser and gain access to additional Othello resources by logging in or subscribing today.
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This visual graphic organizer simplifies key elements of tragedy in drama, focusing on emotional arcs, structure, and character journeys. It highlights the tragic hero's rise and fall, alongside themes such as fate, hubris, and catharsis, making complex concepts comprehensible for GCSE and A-level students studying both classical and modern tragedies.
A list of potential essay questions to form revision and speed planning practice: Jealousy is at the core of all the tragic events that occur in Othello.’ In the light of this statement, explore the dramatic function of jealousy in Shakespeare’s play. In your answer, you must consider relevant contextual factors. ‘Despite his suffering, Othello [...]
Shakespeare’s presents the world in which Othello is set as ‘a world riddled with corruption and prejudice’ however, The society of 17th century Venice depicted a hierarchy that favored the white males, such as Cassio, in the play resulting in the suppression of Othello and the female characters in the play such as Desdemona and [...]
The 'Retrieval Challenge Grid' outlines the revision strategy for the A-level Literature Mock Exam, focusing on key works such as 'A Streetcar Named Desire', 'Othello', and the 'Poems of the Decade'. This resource aims to aid students in efficiently preparing for the exam.
‘Othello’ is a socio-critique of the flaws in Jacobean society and of the presentation of stereotypes based on race. Shakespeare presents race and the characterization of Othello through his marriage to Desdemona, how others treat him and his initially strong “reputation”. His reputability deteriorates as the play progresses leading to his downfall. Shakespeare exemplifies [...]
The characterisation of Othello was presented through the dominant ideology of the predilection, prejudice and paragon image of race. The portrayal of the eponymous character in the play was stereotypically insinuated to be savage, violent and aggressive; however, was based on falsehood in order to expose Iago’s duplicitous character and ultimately Othello’s hamartia. [...]
The content discusses the portrayal of Black individuals in English literature, focusing on the significance of Shakespearean characters. It highlights the National Theatre podcast that explores the roles of Emilia and Desdemona in "Othello," emphasizing themes of race and representation within these classic narratives.
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