The term Moors refers to the Muslim inhabitants of the Maghreb, North Africa, the Iberian Peninsula, Sicily, and Malta during the Middle Ages, who initially were Arab peoples from North Africa. The term has also been used in Europe in a broader, somewhat derogatory sense to refer to Muslims in general, especially those of Arab or Berber descent, whether living in Spain or North Africa. Given the definition above, why do you think Othello is constantly references to as “The Moor”? Is it a positive or negative name to be called? What issues does this bring up in the text?

Finish activity from Yesterday

Character Analysis Grab your computer and go to the class Canvas page. Under the unit titled “The Great Gatsby and Othello” there is a lesson titled “Othello Character Analysis”. Open the document and complete the assignment. You will have 20 minutes to work on this assignment.

Reading Act II You will read Act II Scene I in the groups listed below. Move the desks to face each other. Each person will choose a character to read (group of 10 – one person will have to read 2 characters) and then you will complete the discussion questions on Canvas. The discussion board is titled “Othello Act II Scene I Discussion”. Group One Alyssa Figgy Mackenzie Kennedi Bob Leisel Caleb Jaret L Hannah Garrett Kendall Group Two Quinton Britton Sibby Braden Jaden Rebekah Christine Isaac P Julia Taylor Kaide Group Three Tram Gregory Brianna Jarett G Naomi Destiny Austin Joey Nick Andersen

Characters: Montano First Gentleman Second Gentleman Third Gentleman Fourth Gentleman Cassio Desdemona Emilia Iago Othello Roderigo