1. Othello

2. Background Follows the relationship between Othello and Desdemona and how it is affected by those close to the couple. Important themes: racism, love, jealousy, and betrayal Othello is often referred to as “the Moor”. At this time, a Moor was someone of dark complexion. They could be from India, the Middle East, or Africa.

3. Important Characters Othello: a Venetian general, a Moor (person of dark skin) Desdemona: wife to Othello Iago: trusted assistant to Othello Cassio: Othello’s lieutenant, recently promoted Emilia: wife to Iago and handmaid of Desdemona