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  How would you explain the play to a modern audience?

  Posted by lenny1104 on Nov 3, 2009 at 06:05 PM

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  In act 3 scene 3, how is Othello manipulated by Iago?

  Posted by lauri4 on Nov 2, 2009 at 03:24 PM

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  How does Cassio's role relate to a modern audience and today's society?

  Posted by cat2see on Oct 31, 2009 at 10:22 AM

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  What are two examples from Othello that Othello has a pagan heritage?

  Posted by thekidd101 on Oct 27, 2009 at 03:34 PM

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  How does the play othello relates to a modern audience? In today's society.

  Posted by paris2s on Oct 24, 2009 at 02:28 PM

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  What is Othello's tragic flaw that causes his downfall?

  Posted by steph2917 on Oct 22, 2009 at 12:14 PM

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  Why doesn't Othello investigate Iago's actions?

  Posted by ghoststains on Oct 21, 2009 at 06:07 AM

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  How does Shakespeare use language and dramatic effect in the opening scene of Othello?

  Posted by davenant2009 on Oct 11, 2009 at 10:18 AM

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  How does Shakespeare portray the themes of jealousy and deception in Othello through form, structure, characters, imagery, and language?

  Posted by eslby92 on Oct 5, 2009 at 09:29 AM

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  Why is it said that the Duke has to "Eat his words" in Act 1, scene 3, after Brabantio accuses Othello of using witchcraft on his daughter?

  Posted by dianaa on Oct 1, 2009 at 08:44 PM

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  How do Emilia and Desdemona compare as wives to their respective husbands in Othello?

  Posted by erinanna on Oct 1, 2009 at 06:51 PM

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  To what extent is manipulation central to the play "Othello" as a whole?

  Posted by millsamaniac on Sep 17, 2009 at 11:28 PM

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  Who were the morros?

  Posted by demi498 on Sep 8, 2009 at 08:17 AM

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  Othello lied to himself by saying that he was too noble for jealousy. He also called himself an honourable murderer. What does this say about society?

  Posted by hardstyle on Sep 6, 2009 at 11:14 PM

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  How does Othello show deception/self-deception and why do you think he does he do this?

  Posted by horseshoe on Sep 6, 2009 at 10:59 PM

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  What does Shakespere want us to learn from Iago deceiving others?

  Posted by cooolkid on Sep 5, 2009 at 06:46 PM

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  In 'Othello,' do you agree that Iago is a motiveless malignity?

  Posted by nimato3 on Sep 4, 2009 at 01:54 PM

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  What id the approximate time span of the Play Othello and what evidence shows this?

  Posted by jessica08 on Aug 31, 2009 at 09:53 PM

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  What are the stenghts and weaknesses of the doue main characters othello, iago, desdemona, and emilia that contrubutes to the tragic ending

  Posted by jones12 on Aug 20, 2009 at 01:45 PM

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  Iago only succeeded because of Othello's weaknesses. Discuss.

  Posted by natchase on Aug 12, 2009 at 12:29 AM

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  Discuss why a modern audience might not find Desdemona a believable character in "Othello".    

  Posted by lovelund69 on Aug 5, 2009 at 10:05 PM

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  he handerchief is a vital bit of stage business in this play.

  Posted by deep69 on Aug 5, 2009 at 10:03 PM

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  Jealousy is the central theme in "Othello". Identify those instances where it is mentioned or where it occurs in the play.

  Posted by deepa69 on Aug 5, 2009 at 10:00 PM

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  Please help with Othello... I need 4 famous quotes from each scene together with its explanations.

  Posted by saiesh on Jul 27, 2009 at 08:47 AM

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  How do Othello's themes of religion, culture, racism and gender inequality affect the title character's relationship with the Venetians?

  Posted by milkie on Jul 15, 2009 at 03:45 AM

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  In Iago's soliloquy in Act 2 Scene 3 lines 303-328, why does Shakespeare use so many references to hell? And what is the effect of them?

  Posted by davenant2009 on Jul 4, 2009 at 09:24 AM

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  What does Act, Scene, Tragedy, and Tragic Hero mean in Othello?

  Posted by loops on Jun 15, 2009 at 04:17 AM

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  How does the theme of love affect the personalities of the characters in Othello?

  Posted by marijke on Jun 14, 2009 at 05:58 PM

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  What is a great thesis statement in regards to a defense of Iago?

  Posted by lilswtrinh on Jun 7, 2009 at 08:21 PM

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  What is Othello's religion? Has he converted to Christianity? What was he before?

  Posted by amandaburns on Jun 7, 2009 at 09:51 AM

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  In defense of Iago in "Othelloa", why does Iago do what he does? What are his motives?

  Posted by lilswtrinh on Jun 2, 2009 at 11:55 AM

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  What blinds Roderigo to fact that Iago is using him in "Othello"?

  Posted by blkgrl68 on May 26, 2009 at 08:33 PM

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  What is Othello about?

  Posted by shantecampbell on May 21, 2009 at 07:38 AM

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  Who is the tragic hero in "Othello"?

  Posted by junodat1 on May 19, 2009 at 09:09 PM

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  Writing essays on revenge and jealousy in Shakespeare's Othello

  Posted by ali15588 on May 14, 2009 at 08:13 AM

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  After Othello has his angry outburst toward Desdemona and leaves, what does Desdemona decide to do?

  Posted by x3allie21x3 on May 11, 2009 at 08:11 AM

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  In "Othello", are the three female characters faithful to their husbands?

  Posted by fasti on May 4, 2009 at 06:42 PM

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  In Shakespeare's, Othello, did Othello and Desdomona ever get to consumate their marriage?  Wouldn't that have proven her virginity to Othello?

  Posted by ponderthis on Apr 28, 2009 at 07:11 AM

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  What techniques does Shakespeare use in the opening scenes of Othello to grab the interest of the reader?

  Posted by peopleallhaveasay on Apr 26, 2009 at 09:16 AM

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  To what does Brabantio attribute Desdemona's affections for Othello?

  Posted by thankful on Apr 25, 2009 at 11:51 AM

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  Why does Desdemona push so hard for Cassio to get his job back?

  Posted by konmadut on Apr 25, 2009 at 12:14 AM

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  To what extent can Lago be held responsible for the tragic outcome of Othello?

  Posted by lupolin on Apr 22, 2009 at 11:50 PM

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  In "Othello", what does the conversation between Emilia and Desdemona tell us about the nature of each?

  Posted by jansport on Apr 21, 2009 at 07:54 PM

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  In Act V, Othello addresses Gratiano as "Uncle." Are they actually related?

  Posted by bandgeek on Apr 21, 2009 at 08:25 AM

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  List 5 ways in which Iago plants suspicions in Othello's mind.

  Posted by tonyman07 on Apr 20, 2009 at 01:31 PM

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  How would you describe the character of Iago and his motives in Othello?     

  Posted by askk on Apr 20, 2009 at 12:08 PM

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  Was Brabantio's warning to Othello an accurate or inaccurate prophecy?

  Posted by luckysgirl247 on Apr 19, 2009 at 01:08 PM

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  Is Othello a good, believing but naive man or is he quite the opposite?

  Posted by batef on Apr 17, 2009 at 01:10 PM

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  Othello:  Act I - The "trial" of Othello and Iago's intentions?

  Posted by moonlitxdesires on Apr 17, 2009 at 07:56 AM

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  List seven factors which help create the basically tragic mood in "Othello".

  Posted by marci13 on Apr 12, 2009 at 12:57 PM