Othello notes

How does Shakespeare present differing attitudes to love and marriage in Othello. I was taught by two AQA A Level English Literature markers. This was an A* essay.

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4 pages

Written in 2019/2020

Grade A+

JasmineCog

Typically, texts about husbands and wives present marriage from a male point of view. In light of this view, discuss how Shakespeare presents ideas about marriage in this extract and elsewhere in the play. I was taught by two AQA English Literature A Level markers. I achieved an A* in A Level English Literature. This is an A* Othello Essay.

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5 pages

Written in 2019/2020

Grade A+

JasmineCog

Discuss the presentation of women in Shakespeare's Othello. I was taught by two AQA English Literature A Level Markers. This essay achieved an A* in my English Literature Othello module.

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5 pages

Written in 2018/2019

Grade A+

JasmineCog

‘Paradoxically, texts present the most passionate relationships as the most destructive.’ In light of this view, discuss how Shakespeare presents relationships in this extract and elsewhere in the play. (25) I was taught by two AQA English Literature markers. I achieved full marks in this essay, prepared for my Othello module in AQA English Literature.

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4 pages

Written in 2018/2019

Grade A+

JasmineCog

Examine how Shakespeare presents male attitudes towards women in this passage and elsewhere in the play. I was taught by two AQA English Literature A Level markers. I got 23/25 in this essay.

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4 pages

Written in 2018/2019

Grade A+

JasmineCog

I was taught by two AQA markers and achieved an A* in English Literature. This is a collection of 8 A* essays prepared in relation to the text Othello for AQA English Literature: - ‘Typically, men control women.’ In light of this view, examine how Shakespeare presents male attitudes towards women in this passage and elsewhere in the play. (23/25) - ‘Paradoxically, texts present the most passionate relationships as the most destructive.’ In light of this view, discuss how Shakespeare ...

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21 pages

Written in 2018/2019

Grade A+

JasmineCog

Typically, texts present conflict not as between men, but between man and himself. In light of this view, examine how Shakespeare presents Othello in this passage and elsewhere in the play. A* AQA A-Level Essay - I was taught by two AQA English Literature markers and achieved an A* in my exam.

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4 pages

Written in 2018/2019

Grade A+

JasmineCog

A collection of the most important quotes in William Shakespeare’s ‘Othello, sorted by act, scene and page number. This resource is targeted at A-Level English Literature students and is suitable for all exam boards (e.g., AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC), containing essential quotes for A/A essays. It is also applicable for IB English students! There are over 100 key quotes to choose from; this resource is perfect for Year 13 A-Level exams, Year 12 AS/mock exams or IB exams. (Printable PDF)

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5 pages

Written in 2024/2025

studyszn

This document contains an essay based on Othello regarding stereotypes. This essay was graded an A*. The question this essay answers is: “Of all the parts of the canon, perhaps Othello is the one which should most definitely not be played by a black actor, wrote the British-Ghanaian actor Hugh Quarshie in a lecture published in 1998. Doing so risked legitimising – in fact condoning – the racist stereotype of a black man who loses his wits, than resorts to killing his wife in a fit of ...

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4 pages

Written in 2018/2019

Grade A+

rueakbar

In *Othello*, Shakespeare uses the military setting to explore power, identity, and tragic downfall. Othello’s status as a general elevates him in Venetian society, allowing him to transcend racial prejudice—yet this same martial identity makes him vulnerable to manipulation. The play’s language is saturated with military imagery, reflecting Othello’s worldview: he interprets love and betrayal through the lens of warfare, leading to his catastrophic misjudgment of Desdemona. Iago exploit...

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2 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A

ameliakk

Table full of Citical Interpreations about Shakespeare's Othello with other critics who contrast the view and own A* level analysis about the two interpretations. For English Literature A Level, use this to get top grades!

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6 pages

Written in 2024/2025

lanacouchman

This document provides a comprehensive summary of all the scenes in Othello, along with an in-depth analysis of key quotes from the main characters—Othello, Iago, Desdemona, Cassio, and Emilia. It also explores the play’s central themes and offers a detailed explanation of the prominent aspects of tragedy within each scene. Perfect for exam preparation, this resource helps you understand Othello in depth and apply critical insights to any exam question.

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24 pages

Written in 2023/2024

m4icc

Essay Plan Includes: -Full introduction -Essay Points -Direct Quotes -Critic's Quotes -Context

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3 pages

Written in 2024/2025

Grade A+

ak14

Essay Plan Includes: -Full introduction -Essay Points -Direct Quotes -Critic's Quotes -Context

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3 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

ak14

This is an extremely in depth plan of an essay for Emilia. I received an A under the AQA exam board for using this essay plan. It contains quotes, context, Shakespeare's intentions, critical comments, LOTS and LOTS of analysis.

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6 pages

Written in 2024/2025

reannapatel

this contains a few of the many key scenes within Othello and explores the themes as well as other factors the scenes are significant for containing.

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3 pages

Written in 2024/2025

zoeyvader

Sorted by key themes, this document compiles all of the quotes you will need for your Othello exam. Save time finding all of the quotes with this handy collection containing act and scene numbers, the person who says it and the full quotes. This is extremely helpful in preparing you for your exams as you can instantly write an essay with these quotes in mind.

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3 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Love2Learn

This document provides a key outline of the summary of each act and scene for Othello. It is extremely helpful for looking at specific events and to help you remember the play overall. It is an easy document to follow with a pretty aesthetic title.

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2 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Love2Learn

An Othello quote bank I composed for English Literature A level AQA, organised into common and nuanced themes such as love, loyalty and jealousy and many more, including all acts and characters specified (does not include analysis however). Happy revising! :)

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7 pages

Written in 2023/2024

gaurioudit1

Revision booklet for 'Othello' by William Shakespeare for AQA A Level English Literature B. The booklet covers all of the AO's, contains key quotes throughout, themes, symbols, and character descriptions.

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18 pages

Written in 2023/2024

idgregory