Resources
Shakespeare Navigator Summary (Act 1, scene i):
http://shakespeare-navigators.com/othello/S11.html
No Fear Shakespeare puts Shakespeare's language side-by-side with a facing-page translation into modern English—the kind of English people actually speak today.
http://nfs.sparknotes.com/othello/
4.1 Dramatic Reading of Shakespeare's Othello
By Dr. Greg Martin
http://www.podcastdirectory.com/podshows/9044932
http://shakespeare-navigators.com/othello/S11.html
No Fear Shakespeare puts Shakespeare's language side-by-side with a facing-page translation into modern English—the kind of English people actually speak today.
http://nfs.sparknotes.com/othello/
4.1 Dramatic Reading of Shakespeare's Othello
By Dr. Greg Martin
http://www.podcastdirectory.com/podshows/9044932
GO!
Use the sheet
'Comparing Othello's and Iago's language' http://www.teachit.co.uk/attachments/otlang.pdf to consider the ways in which the differences between the characters is emphasised in the manner of their speech. What do these observations suggest about the characters? Can they be said to represent contrasting ideas?
'Comparing Othello's and Iago's language' http://www.teachit.co.uk/attachments/otlang.pdf to consider the ways in which the differences between the characters is emphasised in the manner of their speech. What do these observations suggest about the characters? Can they be said to represent contrasting ideas?
KNOW
In the previous act, Othello demands the, "ocular proof," of Desdemona's infidelity - how do you think Iago will provide the evidence to satisfy any lingering doubts that Othello might have?
SHOW
We'll watch a short clip of a film version of the play
How is Iago's manipulation of Othello portrayed? As well as the language used, give consideration to lighting, appearance, background, props, colour, positioning and physical interaction of the characters etc. (though keep in mind that these will be based on the director's interpretation, rather than Shakespeare's stage direction, for example).
How is Iago's manipulation of Othello portrayed? As well as the language used, give consideration to lighting, appearance, background, props, colour, positioning and physical interaction of the characters etc. (though keep in mind that these will be based on the director's interpretation, rather than Shakespeare's stage direction, for example).
SHARE
Reading/ Performance of Act 4, scene i
PAIR
Consider one of the following:
- Iago's use of word play and insinuation to stoke Othello's jealousy
- The representation of female honour
- The representation of male honour
- What is revealed of Cassio's character
- The significance of the ending to the scene
PERFECT
What significance does this scene have for the plot and themes of the play? Write a brief explanation.
REFLECT
How has Iago finally convinced Othello to kill Desdemona?
How has the theme of honour been manifest in this scene?
Has our perception of Cassio's character been altered by this scene?
What is the importance of Ludovico's presence at the end of the scene?
How has the theme of honour been manifest in this scene?
Has our perception of Cassio's character been altered by this scene?
What is the importance of Ludovico's presence at the end of the scene?