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Widely considered the greatest writer in the English language His works have been translated into every major modern language Known for writing both plays and poetry

From Titus Andronicus: Demetrius: "Villain, what hast thou done?" Aaron: "That which thou canst not undo." Chiron: "Thou hast undone our mother." Aaron: "Villain, I have done thy mother."

The tragic hero: Is of noble birth or high position Has a tragic flaw that, combined with some outside circumstances, leads to his downfall

Time Uncertainty

Rhyming couplets: used to signal the end of a section or a very important idea Soliloquy: An individual speech that reveals what a character is thinking or planning. Occurs when an actor is alone on stage. Aside: A quick statement directly to the audience that reveals what a character is thinking. Occurs when more than one actor is on the stage, but only the audience can “hear” the aside

The tragic hero of the play A talented, well-respected General of Venice Not used to being in a romantic relationship

Married to Othello Lived a sheltered life before falling for Othello A loyal, devoted wife

The villain of the play Othello’s “ancient” or assistant Extremely devious and manipulative; knows what to tell people to get them to do what he wants mcinnerny.webs.com/pics/tim_iago_001.j pg

Othello’s newly-appointed second-in-command Considered very handsome and somewhat of a womanizer A skilled tactician, but has never truly seen battle

Married to Iago Desdemona’s Lady’s Maid (and closest friend) Doesn’t realize what kind of man Iago truly is until it’s too late – but watch out when she does! Theatre.wooler.com

A sonnet is a poem with 14 lines. All sonnets have a volta or a “turn,” when the subject of the sonnet shifts subtly from one subject to another A Petrachan Sonnet is divided into two parts: An octave (a set of eight lines) A sestet (a set of six lines) Rhyme Scheme: abba abba cde cde OR abba abba cd cd cd

A Shakespearean sonnet is divided into four parts: Three quatrains (group of four lines) One rhyming couplet at the end The three quatrains usually set up the theme of the poem, while the final couplet offers the resolution or an explanation Shakespeare wrote his sonnets in iambic pentameter. Rhyme Scheme: abab cdcd efef gg

Answer the following question in a well- formed paragraph. Remember to write in complete sentences! Question: How much is too much to put up with in a relationship? Where do you draw the line?