Shakespeare’s “Othello”

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Shakespeare’s “Othello”

Setting Act 1 – Venice Cyprus for the rest of the play Late 1500s – during the wars between Venice and Turkey

Setting

Setting

Setting At that time, Venice was its own city-state Ruled by a Duke Laws were made by senators Venice was at war with Turkey Both wanted to control the island of Cyprus

Setting

What is a Moor? Moor – a word to refer members of several group that are native of north Africa Most converted to Islam in the 8th century.

Othello: the Moor of Venice Othello is known as the Moor of Venice, a native of north Africa living in Venice. He has converted from Islam to Christianity.

Othello: the Moor of Venice He is a talented leader of the Venetian military and has a good reputation. Yet, he is discriminated against because he is African. He has married a Venetian woman. Othello is a tragic hero.

What is a Tragic Hero? Starts in a high position Possesses qualities that the audience admires (such as bravery, intelligence, loyalty) A “tragic flaw” leads to his downfall The audience feels sympathy and fear for the tragic even (even if we don’t like what they do)