Othello notes

29 PAGES OF A* GRADE 'OTHELLO' CHARACTER PROFILES - AQA ENGLISH LITERATURE B ASPECTS OF TRAGEDY - This document includes 5 character profiles for the main characters in 'Othello' (Othello, Iago, Desdemona, Emilia and Cassio.) These character profiles are everything I learned about these 5 characters which helped me to achieve an A* in my English Literature A-Level. Each document was written and used by me throughout my A-Levels, whereby I took a mixture of the best online resources and most...

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29 pages

Written in 2021/2022

HelpWithHumanities

- Attending Oxford University after getting 4 A*s in A levels - Is a complete study guide for Shakespeare's Othello - Contains quotes, analysis and arguments so helps with the entirety of an essay - Has a very simple layout with quotes having specific analysis

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15 pages

Written in 2022/2023

abbyedwards9854

Achieved full marks, 25/25 Full essay answer to the exam question: “In the literature of love, men control women” • In the light of this view, discuss how Shakespeare presents male attitudes towards women in this extract and elsewhere in the play. • Discuss aspects of love in this extract.

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3 pages

Written in 2022/2023

Grade A+

rachelsewell

A list of all useful quotes and stage directions in the play 'Othello' by William Shakespeare, and analysis for each one. Each quote can be used for multiple exam questions, and there are quotes from all characters including Othello, Iago and Desdemona, as well as minor characters such as Roderigo, the Duke and Brabantio. I achieved A* in my English Literature A-Level in 2023 by using this quote bank.

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5 pages

Written in 2023/2024

frankiesaputo05

NOTES ON GENRE, STRUCTURE AND LANGUAGE IN 'OTHELLO' WHICH I USED TO HELP ME ACHIEVE AN A* - AQA ENGLISH LITERATURE B - This document provides a brief and concise analysis of genre, structure and language in 'Othello.' The ideas within this document can be incorporated and adapted into any essay.

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6 pages

Written in 2021/2022

HelpWithHumanities

A summary of critical interpretations and context for Othello.

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1 pages

Written in 2022/2023

lolabelle1510

Full mark A* essay exploring how Emilia’s character is a victim of male power and malice.

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2 pages

Written in 2021/2022

Grade A+

noodlebean

Summary of Othello with quotes, A* analysis and critics. Critics are from the prescribed critical anthology from Edexcel and other complementary critics to increase diversity within answers!

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10 pages

Written in 2022/2023

freyarf

A-level Othello essay: How is Othello presented as a tragic hero? A* Grade, fully marked with teacher annotations Pearson's Edexcel, Unit 1: Drama (Tragedy) Includes critical debate/analysis

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5 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

lucykychisholm

Over 100 (easy to memorise) Othello quotes which I used throughout the course to receive an A* in my exam. The quotes are in chronological order and are split into several themes: -- Power: both political and private + Heroism + Pride --Gender: masculinity and femininity and the way it is presented and explored + Prejudice --Marriage/ Loyalty/ Lust/ Love -- Honesty and deception / appearance vs reality + Jealousy + Misunderstanding

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9 pages

Written in 2023/2024

mariat1

This document includes key quotes and analysis for Act 1 and Act 2 of Othello. Written by an A* English Literature student at A-level.

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4 pages

Written in 2021/2022

noodlebean

A section of my 'Othello character profiles' document, however this contains the character profile for Emilia only.

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6 pages

Written in 2021/2022

HelpWithHumanities

Key quotes and analysis for the whole of 'Othello' - targeted towards AQA A level English Literature B Tragedy Paper 1

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6 pages

Written in 2021/2022

noodlebean

This is an A* 21/25 mark essay on explore the significance of patriarchal society in Othello. Perfect exemplar for AQA English Literature B Paper 1a exams.

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2 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

GradeSaver25

A thorough analysis of Othello with key themes, characters, symbolism and historical context. Intended for English learners and IB English language and literature learners in particular.

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8 pages

Written in 2022/2023

ellabadger

A* AQA ENGLISH LITERATURE OTHELLO ESSAY - 2017 - ‘Iago’s villainy is fiendish and inexplicable.’

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3 pages

Written in 2023/2024

ramiriam

A* AQA ENGLISH LITERATURE OTHELLO ESSAY - 2021 Othello – William Shakespeare ‘Desdemona is an innocent tragic victim who evokes pity.’

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3 pages

Written in 2023/2024

ramiriam

A section of my 'Othello character profiles' document, however this contains the character profile for Cassio only.

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4 pages

Written in 2021/2022

HelpWithHumanities

A star essay - teacher marked receiving 34/35 for A Level Edexcel Othello Paper 1. Focusses on question How is Setting presented in Othello? Includes excellent balancing of A01/Ao2/Ao3/Ao5. Very unique A05 and A03 knowledge.

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3 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

bethanykmoore

This is an A* full mark exemplar on Iago's villainy and questioning whether his plot failed. This essay is 25/25 marks for AQA English Lit B Paper 1a. Covering the whole play and critically analysing Iago's role as villain.

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2 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

GradeSaver25

Provides summaries for absolute essential parts of every act and scene in Shakespeare’s Othello. Alongside this, there are key quotes separated into central themes, which really helped me to build and organise analysis. Key theme columns are then highlighted to illuminate which parts of the play are most heavily associated with these ideas. I used this table by analysing quotes and blurting them by act and scene. I also blurted what happened in each act and scene to ensure an understanding...

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14 pages

Written in 2026/2027

abbielargent

Comprehensive revision guide for Edexcel A level English Literature paper 1 Drama on Shakespeare's Othello. Document includes essay plans, character notes, contextual information, critical material and extended notes, an A* essay plan on Desdemona, character quote banks, key scenes and techniques, notes on key themes and key high-level vocabulary to access AO1 marks. I am predicted A* in A level English and used these notes to achieve the highest grades in internal assessments and my moc...

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32 pages

Written in 2025/2026

kittyshone

Knowledge packs for each text. Within these include quotes, phase/scene summaries, context and practice questions for each text. Provides detail for alevel English literature b. Specifically designed for texts, Othello (Shakespeare), Death of A Salesman (Miller) and Tess of the d’Urbervilles (Hardy).

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19 pages

Written in 2025/2026

eleanorbarnes-cook

This document takes you through Othello in great detail, analysing quotes, linking them to context and broader themes in the play.

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34 pages

Written in 2025/2026

kathgd

Othello revision pack which covers all assessment objectives (including context, critics references, genre, structure, quotes and language analysis)

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13 pages

Written in 2025/2026

hc93863850

This document contains 33 high‑quality Othello essay plans, all of which have been teacher‑reviewed and are A/ A *. Many of these plans were written in full for real assessments and achieved full marks. This document contains: Some essay plans fully in depth, broken down in detail into A01/2/3/5 linking them together with high level evidence/analysis. These essay plans include supporting evidence, analysis, context and critics. Some essay plans do not cover all AOs but rather are s...

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38 pages

Written in 2025/2026

Grade A+

bethanykmoore

A star essay - teacher marked receiving 34/35 for A Level Edexcel Othello Paper 1. Focusses on question How is Setting presented in Othello? Includes excellent balancing of A01/Ao2/Ao3/Ao5. Very unique A05 and A03 knowledge.

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3 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

bethanykmoore

Othello Act 1 Key Quotes + Themes tagged including the name of speaking character. Includes key quotes from across act 1, one A4 sheet of useful information for A Level students and an easy and quick way to recap key quotations.

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1 pages

Written in 2024/2025

anoushkadora

I achieved an A in AQA English Lit A Level - here is a document with 1 Bianca character revision fact sheet for the paper 1 section. This resource is excellent for an in-depth recap and offers a helpful revision guide on all the acts and scenes that showcase her character interactions and motives. AQA A-LEVEL ENGLISH LIT | Paper 1: Love Through the Ages | Othello - Bianca Character Revision Fact sheet

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1 pages

Written in 2022/2023

rebeccaresources1

I achieved an A in AQA English Lit A Level - here is a document with 1 Othello revision mindmap for the paper 1 section. This resource is excellent for an in-depth recap and offers a helpful revision guide on all the acts and scenes that showcase love in all its forms. AQA A-LEVEL ENGLISH LIT | Paper 1: Love Through the Ages | Love in Shakespeare's Othello | Revision Mind Map

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1 pages

Written in 2022/2023

rebeccaresources1

Here are two mind maps describing Iago as ‘The Malcontent’ from Shakespeares Othello, great for key words to pinpoint in essays and studying Iagos characterisation. There is also one in depth poster describing key points of the ‘I heard a Fly Buzz, when I Died’ poem by Emily Dickinson to help with contextual points.

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1 pages

Written in 2024/2025

emiliearthur9

Received 73/75 for the tragedy paper this year and received an A* for English Lit. graded A* for this piece and top level analysis DM for any questions. I am also starting to do tutoring, where resources will be free!

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2 pages

Written in 2025/2026

Grade A+

gloriapark

Title: Othello – Summary Notes & Character Analysis Description: Comprehensive revision notes covering Othello in detail, ideal for A-level and GCSE English Literature students. Includes: Concise act-by-act summary – breaking down the key events of the play. In-depth character analysis – exploring Othello, Iago, Desdemona, and other major characters, with key traits and development. Themes & motifs – jealousy, manipulation, race, love, and betrayal, linked to quotes and anal...

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12 pages

Written in 2023/2024

suthnotes

Contains: 1. A simple character mind-map listing the main characters and 2 key quotes each. Can be used as a worksheet to further expand on it. 2. A theme mind-map listing 8 themes in the play. Can be used as a worksheet. 3. A mind-map with context related to the play. 4. Notes on Shakespearean tragedies to use as context points too.

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4 pages

Written in 2023/2024

asmaa06

A-level Essay: How far does Shakespeare present Desdemona as a strong character? A* Grade, fully marked with teacher annotations Pearson's edexcel, Unit 1: Drama (tragedy) Includes critical debate/analysis

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5 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

lucykychisholm

A-level Othello essay: How is Othello presented as a tragic hero? A* Grade, fully marked with teacher annotations Pearson's Edexcel, Unit 1: Drama (Tragedy) Includes critical debate/analysis

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5 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

lucykychisholm

Detailed essay plans for key themes and characters in Othello. Each plan is separated into three sections (paragraphs for your essay!), which detail key quotes with in-depth analysis. In addition to this context for each point is also provided that is specific to that theme/character point. Also provides ideas on other themes, possible plans or points to be made.

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35 pages

Written in 2024/2025

neaveg14

This is an A Level English Literature essay on Desdemona and Othello from "Othello" by William Shakespeare. This essay received an A+. I have annotated and colour coded this essay, and have included an essay plan. I hope this is useful!

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10 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

anon555

"Iago's energy and inventiveness make him a character to be admired. How far do you agree with this statement?". This is an A Level English Literature essay on "Othello" by William Shakespeare which received an A* grade. This essay is annotated, colour coded, and includes feedback and an essay plan. Happy studying!

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10 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

anon555

"Othello is not noble enough to be considered a tragic hero. How far do you agree with this statement?" This is an A Level English Literature essay on "Othello" by William Shakespeare. This essay received an A+ grade and is annotated and colour coded. I've also included an essay plan. Happy studying!

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9 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

anon555