Paper 2 Essay - Othello - Mind Map

Symbolism can help a writer convey ideas, develop characters and establish an atmosphere. For what reasons and to what effects are symbols used in Othello?

Animal Imagery

Willow Song

Handkerchief

Conclusion

Thesis

Effects

Meaning

Trust

Loyalty

Love

Text Evidence

Used as evidence by Iago

Shows Othello is not trusting Desdemona

Act III, Scene III, 452-454

Act IV, Scene I, occular proof

Act III, Scene IV, 63-65

Effects and Reasons

Discussion point amongst characters

Thematic Connections

Facilitate understanding of play

Recurring Themes

Metaphers

Create Images in the head of the readers

Text Evidence

Effects

Meaning

Effects

Meaning

Text Evidence

Act II, Scene I, 184-185

Act II, Scene I, 226-228

Use as metaphers

Derogatory

Love

Personification

Deceit

Act IV, Scene III, 49

Act IV, Scene III, 38-41

Love

Sorrow

Desdemona is foreshadowing about what is going to happen to her

Shows Desdemonas Loyalty to Othello

Restating Themes & Connect with Symbols

Summary