Othello revision - Study guides, Revision notes & Summaries

Detailed context notes on Shakespeare's Othello, for revision. Produced by a student who achieved A* in the Pearson Edexcel A-level in English Literature.

This document is a very thorough essay plan split into the structure of line of argument, introduction, three paragraphs and conclusion. Within this, all assessment objectives required in the A level exam are explored in depth. Hence there is an analysis of language and quotes, exploration of ideas, consideration of context and also critical interpretations all selected in relation to the theme of love and romance in the play. This revision resource has been made by a student who achieved an A* ...

An overview of Othello, including points relating to context, themes and an overview of the play itself (a very simple scene by scene breakdown). I went on to achieve an A* in this exam, and this document provides my method of thinking and great points to use and consider for your exam.

This document is a very thorough essay plan split into the structure of line of argument, introduction, three paragraphs and conclusion. Within this, all assessment objectives required in the A level exam are explored in depth. Hence there is an analysis of language and quotes, exploration of ideas, consideration of context and also critical interpretations all selected in relation to the theme of death and violence in the play. This revision resource has been made by a student who achieved an ...

This document is a very thorough essay plan with a line of argument, completed introduction and detailed plans for three paragraphs- each of which have their own sentence starters. Within this, all assessment objectives required in the A level exam are explored in depth. Hence there is an analysis of language and quotes, exploration of ideas, consideration of context and also critical interpretations all selected in relation to the theme of appearance and reality in the play. This revision resou...

This document is a very thorough essay plan with a completed introduction and detailed plans for three paragraphs. Within this, all assessment objectives required in the A level exam are explored in depth. Hence there is an analysis of language and quotes, exploration of ideas, consideration of context and also critical interpretations all selected in relation to the theme of duplicity in the play. This revision resource has been made by a student who achieved an A* in English Literature at A le...

A very extensive list of significant quotes from Othello. Can be used to help guide plot revision. Covers every Act and also labels where each quote is from. Can be printed out and usefully highlighted.

This document is an essay plan split into the structure of line of argument, introduction, three paragraphs and conclusion. Key ideas are analysed making the perfect basis for an essay on this theme. This revision resource has been made by a student who achieved an A* in English Literature at A level, and is a perfect example of how to structure and write a successful essay that addresses all A0s.

This essay plan has a completed introduction and plans for three paragraphs. Within this, key quotes and moments in the play have been identified, along with specific critical interpretations. This document provides the foundation for a solid essay on this theme and has been produced by an A* student, demonstrating how a strong essay should be structured.

This summary identifies the key themes and ideas in Act 4 Scene 3 of the play, analysing and exploring these in great detail. Not only is there a thorough analysis of many key quotes in this scene, but also how these link to the context of the play, such as what the references to trees in Desdemona's willow song mean historically. This summary is organised into clear headings, providing everything you might need to know about this scene and more. Multiple interpretations are considered, such as...