“Iago’s manipulation is key to the events of Act 1 and 2.”                               Iago, the Machiavellian character in Othello, is perhaps the “diabolical stage manager” of the play, as described by Kott. His confessional, scheming soliloquies started from the very beginning of Act 1. He is the ultimate drive for the play, making critics wonder why … Continue reading Othello: Iago’s Manipulation

“O beware, my lord, of jealousy; It is the green-eyed monster which doth mock the meat it feeds on.” Considering the above quotation, explore the role of jealousy in Acts 1-3 of Othello. In your answer, you must consider relevant contextual and critical factors.                              Othello’s descent due to his deteriorating mindset consumed by jealousy is … Continue reading Othello: Jealousy

How far do you agree that: “All the characters in Othello think for themselves”?                         The extent to which the characters in Othello think for themselves depends heavily on their flaws and weaknesses, and how susceptible they are to societal pressures. The Elizabethan era, as mentioned by Liz Lewis, had a “society submerged in stereotypes”. This … Continue reading Othello: Dependence