| Shakespeare often uses humor NOT ONLY to offer a bit of comic relief BUT ALSO to underscore a certain key idea. How does he use humor in Othello to highlight a key message of the play? (DO NOT merely comment on the "comic relief" aspect of the humor -- these responses will not count for credit) |
Monday, December 10, 2012
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The Horror! The Horror!
| What is the nature of the evil that pervades the story of Othello? What is the central motivating factor for Iago? Is he aware of his own monstrosity? Why is Iago often characterized as THE most chilling and evil villain ever? |
The Moor
| How is the character of Othello more "modern" and believable than Hamlet, King Lear, or Macbeth? If you'd prefer (and haven't read the above works), consider Othello's character in light of Beowulf, Sir Gawain, and other ancient/medieval protagonists. How does Othello depart from the older heroes of literature? |
Geography in Othello
| How does (do) the physical setting(s) of this play highlight and mirror the inner conflilcts at work in the characters? To think about this from another angle, why would Shakespeare move the action to Cyprus after just the 1st Act? |
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