Othello By William Shakespeare. Major Themes in Othello Jealousy – envy of what others have and fear of losing what we have Race – has a great amount.

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Othello By William Shakespeare

Major Themes in Othello Jealousy – envy of what others have and fear of losing what we have Race – has a great amount of influence on how people regard Othello, determines how Othello perceives himself (as an outsider); he is very self-conscious and values his reputation

Major Themes in Othello Pride – Othello is extremely proud of himself and his achievements, his honorable appearance; he wants to appear powerful Self-esteem – very important; it is affected by his hurt pride when he thinks Desdemona has betrayed him

Major Themes in Othello Appearance vs. reality – Iago’s character Misrepresentation Brotherly Love The Devil Magic

Major Themes in Othello Romantic Love Reputation and Honor The Handkerchief Magic Proof and Judgment

Major Themes in Othello Self-knowledge Honesty Good vs. evil Slaves Music – Desdemona’s “Willow” song

Major Themes in Othello A tale of love, jealousy and betrayal A study of human nature and psychology A prime example of Aristotelian drama Focuses on two people who defied society to follow their own hearts

Major Characters in Othello Complete credited cast: Laurence Fishburne.... Othello Laurence Fishburne Irène JacobIrène Jacob.... Desdemona Kenneth BranaghKenneth Branagh.... Iago Nathaniel ParkerNathaniel Parker.... Cassio Michael MaloneyMichael Maloney.... Roderigo Anna PatrickAnna Patrick.... Emilia Nicholas FarrellNicholas Farrell.... Montano

Minor Characters in Othello Indra OvéIndra Ové.... Bianca Michael SheenMichael Sheen.... Lodovico André OumanskyAndré Oumansky.... Gratiano Philip LockePhilip Locke.... 1st Senator John SavidentJohn Savident.... 2nd Senator Gabriele FerzettiGabriele Ferzetti.... Duke of Venice Pierre VaneckPierre Vaneck.... Brabantio

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