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Othello. By William Shakespeare. Major Themes in Othello. Jealousy – envy of what others have and fear of losing what we have
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Othello By William Shakespeare
Major Themes in Othello • Jealousy – envy of what others have and fear of losing what we have • Race – has a great amount of influence on how people regard Othello, determines how Othello perceives himself (as an outsider); he is very self-conscious and values his reputation
Major Themes in Othello • Pride – Othello is extremely proud of himself and his achievements, his honorable appearance; he wants to appear powerful • Self-esteem – very important; it is affected by his hurt pride when he thinks Desdemona has betrayed him
Major Themes in Othello • Appearance vs. reality – Iago’s character • Misrepresentation • Brotherly Love • The Devil • Magic
Major Themes in Othello • Romantic Love • Reputation and Honor • The Handkerchief • Magic • Proof and Judgment
Major Themes in Othello • Self-knowledge • Honesty • Good vs. evil • Slaves • Music – Desdemona’s “Willow” song
Major Themes in Othello • A tale of love, jealousy and betrayal • A study of human nature and psychology • A prime example of Aristotelian drama • Focuses on two people who defied society to follow their own hearts
Major Characters in Othello Complete credited cast: • Laurence Fishburne.... Othello • Irène Jacob.... Desdemona • Kenneth Branagh.... Iago • Nathaniel Parker.... Cassio • Michael Maloney.... Roderigo • Anna Patrick.... Emilia • Nicholas Farrell.... Montano
Minor Characters in Othello • Indra Ové.... Bianca • Michael Sheen.... Lodovico • André Oumansky.... Gratiano • Philip Locke.... 1st Senator • John Savident.... 2nd Senator • Gabriele Ferzetti.... Duke of Venice • Pierre Vaneck.... Brabantio
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