CORINNENOTES
"OTHELLO"
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE.
Themes - Overview of themes in "Othello", includes: jealousy; power; appearance and reality and the contrasts which dominate the play (order/chaos, light/darkness, heaven/hell, good/evil).
Othello's Language - Part of an essay on language in "Othello" (Grade A). Traces the three stages of Othello's language, from early eloquence through his descent into madness and finally his role as tragic hero.
Iago's Language - Part of an essay on language in "Othello" (Grade A). Explores Iago's language through his public and private personas and the importance of the word "honest".
Question 1 - What is revealed about character in Act 3 Scene 3, Line 91-283? (Essay, Grade A)
Question 2 - What is the significance of Act 4 Scene 3? (Essay, Grade A)
Question 3 - Is Iago a representation of pure evil or a mere opportunitist? (Essay, Grade A)
Question 4 - How far does Desdemona seal her own fate? (Essay, Grade A)
Question 5 - Consider the use Shakespeare makes of light and darkness in "Othello". (Timed Essay [1 hour], Grade A)