1. Dramatic Significance
Shakespeare

2. There are 6 Dramatic Purposes of Scenes
Character
Setting
Mood
Plot
Theme
Audience Reaction
There are 6 Dramatic Purposes of Scenes

3. Character A scene may reveal or develop character
Early scenes may reveal character traits that a later scene may develop or change
It may establish relationships between characters or show these relationships changing
It may direct the sympathies of the audience toward or withdraw them from a certain character
Character

4. Setting A scene may give background information
It may provide a transition of time or place
It may present a contrast of mood
Setting

5. A scene may suggest or convey a mood that contributes to the action or conflict
It may present a contrast in mood
Mood

6. Plot A scene may advance the plot It may create suspense
It may foreshadow coming events
It may give information about events occurring offstage
It may point the way for the scene following
Plot

7. Theme A scene may contribute to the main ideas in the play
Some main ideas in Othello:
1. Racism
2. Jealousy
3. Betrayal/Deception
4. Hatred/Love etc.
Theme

8. A scene may provide pathos ( arouse compassion in the audience)
It may afford a relief of tension
It may provide comedy
Audience Reaction