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Othello
by
William Shakespeare
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Summary
Act and Scene Summaries
Act 1, Scenes 1–3 Summary and Analysis
Act 2, Scenes 1–3 Summary and Analysis
Act 3, Scenes 1–4 Summary and Analysis
Act 4, Scenes 1–3 Summary and Analysis
Act 5, Scenes 1–2 Summary and Analysis
Questions & Answers
Themes
Themes: All Themes
Themes: Trust and Deception
Themes: Race and the Outsider
Themes: The Consequences of Jealousy
Themes: Tensions Between Women and Men
Themes: Racism
Themes: Tragedy
Themes: Love
Themes: Manipulation
Themes: Betrayal
Themes: Loyalty
Characters
Character List
Othello
Iago
Desdemona
Brabantio
Cassio
Emilia
Roderigo
Other Characters
Analysis
Analysis
Key Ideas and Commentary
Style, Form, and Literary Elements
Historical and Social Context
Connections and Further Reading
Quotes
Quotes
Character and Theme Quotes
Quotes in Context
Critical Essays
Sample Essay Outlines
Criticism
Othello
Critical Commentary
Critical Evaluation
Criticism
Multiple-Choice Quizzes
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Lesson Plans
Teaching Guide
Introduction
Key Plot Points
History of the Text
Significant Allusions
Teaching Approaches
Suggested Essay Topics
Short-Answer Quizzes
Short-Answer Quizzes: Act I, Scenes 1-3
Short-Answer Quizzes: Act II, Scenes 1-3
Short-Answer Quizzes: Act III, Scenes 1-4
Short-Answer Quizzes: Act IV, Scenes 1-3
Short-Answer Quizzes: Act V, Scenes 1-2
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Characters
Iago
Othello
Desdemona
Cassio
Emilia
Roderigo
Brabantio
Bianca
The Duke
Lodovico
Montano
Plot
Act 1
Act 1, Scene 1
Act 1, Scene 2
Act 1, Scene 3
Act 2
Act 2, Scene 1
Act 2, Scene 3
Act 3
Act 3, Scene 1
Act 3, Scene 3
Act 4
Act 4, Scene 1
Act 5
Act 5, Scene 2
Literary Devices
Metaphor
Irony
Foreshadowing
Imagery
Soliloquy
Dramatic Irony
Themes
Jealousy
Racism
Manipulation
Revenge
Deception
Tragedy
Quotes
I Am Not What I Am
Comparative Analysis
Othello
Symbolism
Handkerchief
The Storm
Willow Song
Setting
Venice
Cyprus
Historical Context
Elizabethan Audience
