Are explored in othello - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Over 100 (easy to memorise) Othello quotes which I used throughout the course to receive an A* in my exam. The quotes are in chronological order and are split into several themes: -- Power: both political and private + Heroism + Pride --Gender: masculinity and femininity and the way it is presented and explored + Prejudice --Marriage/ Loyalty/ Lust/ Love -- Honesty and deception / appearance vs reality + Jealousy + Misunderstanding

Introduction - ANSWER-- overarching theme subjugation of female characters at hands of husbands and male counterparts An overarching theme within Othello is the subjugation - assertion of power and male dominance manifests differently surrounding each female character - three juxtaposing presentations of women in 15th century Venice and Jacobean society to explore idea that despite social standings women still regarded with suspicion and paranoia. - presentation of women in the play is limi...

(Lady) Murasaki Shikibu (c. 978 -c. 1015): Novelist, diarist, and courtesan. She was the author of the Tale of Genji (Genji monogatari), the first known novel; the diary nikki; and a collection of tanka poems. The daughter of the court official Fujiwara Tametoki, she sat in on the classical Chinese literature lessons that her brother received, in spite of the Heian traditions against higher education for women. (Sei) Shonagan (c. 966 - c. 1013): Like Lady Murasaki, was a lady-in-waiting of th...

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This is a structured 3 paragraph essay plan that explores the key theme of public and private lives in Othello. 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 A* in English Literature ...

In this document you will find all the key, high utility quotes in 'Othello' all in one place, analysed and explored in great detail. As an A* student I found it most helpful to remember these certain quotes and their analysis, as they can be applied to a range of essay questions. As well as a detailed analysis of the language and ideas, there is also a broad range of contextual links that are just as important in meeting the assessment objectives for the exam. This is a must need for students...

WHAT DIFFERENT TYPES OF LOVE ARE EXPLORED IN 'OTHELLO'? 'for when my outward action doth demonstrate the native act and figure of my heart in complete extern, 'tis not long after but i will wear my heart upon my sleeve for daws to peck at it' - ANS-Act 1 Scene 1 Iago , Truth and deception (lines 62-6) -duplicitous natures, division between Iago's motives and his outward self - connects with the truth and vulnerability which contrasts with Desdemona 'but i will wear my heart upon my sleev...