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Othello: Study Guide | SparkNotes Othello by William Shakespeare, written around 1603, is a tragic play that delves into themes of jealousy, betrayal, and racism Set in the Venetian Republic, the play follows Othello, a Moorish general in the Venetian army, and his ensign and antagonist, Iago
Othello: Full Play Analysis | SparkNotes Othello is the story of a noble military general who has enjoyed many successes on the battlefield, but because of mistakes of judgment and his outsider status in his society, sabotages his most intimate relationship and himself
Othello: Character List | SparkNotes A Christian Moor and general of the armies of Venice, Othello is an eloquent and physically powerful figure, respected by all those around him In spite of his elevated status, he is nevertheless easy prey to insecurities because of his age, his life as a soldier, and his race
Bianca Character Analysis in Othello | SparkNotes He takes advantage of her promiscuous reputation and leads Othello to believe that Cassio is talking about Desdemona rather than Bianca, a twisting of the truth that convinces him of his wife’s infidelity
Othello: Themes | SparkNotes Othello refers to Iago as “honest” multiple times, showing that he is totally blind to the way Iago is tricking and manipulating him Othello is so deceived by Iago, he believes Iago is actually incapable of lying: “I know thou’rt full of love and honesty And weigh’st thy words before thou giv’st them breath” (3 3 )
Othello Character Analysis in Othello | SparkNotes Although Othello is a cultural and racial outsider in Venice, his skill as a soldier and leader is nevertheless valuable and necessary to the state, and he is an integral part of Venetian civic society
Othello: Key Facts | SparkNotes A list of important facts about William Shakespeare's Othello, including setting, climax, protagonists, and antagonists