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othello
important quotes (AO2)
'she loved for me the dangers i passed, i loved her that she did pity them'
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tragic structure
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peripeteia
turning point where there is no return, protagonist proceeds to downfall
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catharsis
the release after something, used in Greek tragedies before important political decisions, 'rinse' themselves of irrational, personal problems. for catharsis to work they need to feel 2 thugs afterward: fear and pity
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secondary characters
bianca
while not a covert exemplar of Shakespeare's opinions on women, she acts as a subtle representation of the 'looked down upon' in society based on their activities and occupational status.
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used as comedic/ mockery for Cassio, unrequited love fuelled by class difference
emilia
an archetype of the feminist character. she stands up against her husband a majority of the time. on the mere occasion, she does not retaliate but she is never ignorant and understands the plot around her
is she her husbands accomplice, a victim of Iago, or the feminist archetype? ' a great price for a small vice'
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roderigo
Naive in many of his decisions: scapegoated through Iago, is the perpetrator of some of the most significant murders. seeks gratification and validation from Iago. cowardly in behaviour and more of a plot device
cassio
representation of the trad courtly lover, he is a gentleman
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stock characters
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vice character: driven by evil, satan incarnate
the handkerchief
historical elements- 200 yr old sibyl, blood from mummified virgins, said to be charmed, is othello's view of love tainted
a token of affection- simply a sign of his love and his loyalty to her, a simple present
virgins and strawberries- strawberries are embroidered on the hanky, contained blood of virgins signifying this idea of fidelity and loyalty, expectations of women
women in othello
A05: if all the women in Othello spoke to each other and became assertive in their decision making, there would be no tragedy, all the women touched the handkerchief and were somewhat aware of their husband's intentions
Is Shakespeare a feminist and taking an approach to determine women as important to the function of society?
However, a majority of powerful, autonomous women die in Shakespeare's works, is he actually stating the opposite? claiming that powerful women are a burden to society?