Othello The context of Othello Theatrical context Contents Guide Recent Othello Contents Introduction Timeline Images Author(s) Shakespeare, William 1564 - 1582: William Shakespeare's Stratford Beginnings 1582 - 1592: William Shakespeare's Marriage, Parenthood and Early Occupation 1592 - 1594: William Shakespeare's Life In London, part 1 1594 - 1611: William Shakespeare's Life In London, part 2 1594 - 1611: William Shakespeare's Life In London, part 3 1611 - 1616: William Shakespeare - Back to Stratford Social / political contextImpact of global explorationThe context of OthelloReligious/ philosophical contextThe exercise of authorityThe faith setting of Shakespeare’s playsThe nature of humanityAstronomy and astrologyMore on AstronomyThe RenaissanceTheatrical contextMystery and morality playsPermanent theatresDesign of theatresMore on the arrival / exit of actorsRevenge tragedyThe malcontentOthello synopsis and commentariesAct 1Act 1 Scene 1Act 1 Scene 2Act 1 Scene 3Act 2Act 2 Scene 1Act 2 Scene 2Act 2 Scene 3Act 3Act 3 Scenes 1 and 2Act 3 Scene 3Act 3 Scene 4Act 4Act 4 Scene 1Act 4 Scene 2Act 4 Scene 3Act 5Act 5 Scene 1Act 5 Scene 2The language of OthelloVerse and prose in OthelloLanguage and social status in OthelloLanguage and characterLanguage and structureOthello: CharacterisationIago, the villainOthello, the heroDesdemona, the innocentCassio, the true friendRoderigo, the foolIll-treated women - EmiliaIll-treated women - BiancaFigures of authorityThemes in OthelloJealousyHonesty and duplicityAppearance and deceptionPrejudicePassion and self-controlHonour and reputationMen and womenOrder and chaos/disintegrationImagery and symbolism in OthelloHeaven and hellSeas and shippingPurity and impurityCreatures and beastsBlack and whiteMagic and WitchcraftThe structure of OthelloThe shape of tragedyOthello as revenge dramaPlots and sub-plotsChanges of location and paceAn exploration of societySymbolic structure – order and rebellionCritical approaches to OthelloMarxist interpretationFeminist interpretationPost-colonial interpretationA psychoanalytical approach to OthelloApproaching essays and examsTextual analysisEngaging with the textWhat makes a good English exam answer?How to plan an essaySample essay questions on OthelloResourcesWorksheet downloadsTimeline of Shakespeare's works Theatrical context Tweet Recently Viewed Othello » Theatrical context now Doctor Faustus » More on the imagery of time passing just now Doctor Faustus » More on the Holy Roman Empire and Charles V just now Tess of the d'Urbervilles » Chapter 58 just now Scan and go Scan on your mobile for direct link.
