Othello

A* Essay answering the question of, 'Othello's tragedy is less the tragedy of personal weakness and more the tragedy of an individual caught in a society he doesn't understand. To what extent do you agree?' Thorough use of quotations, tragic terminology, context, and references to the entirety o...

Mini Essay answering the question, 'How is sexism show subtly and blatantly within the text?' The Essay summarises sexism shown throughout the text, both overt and covert. Thorough use of quotations, tragic conventions/terminology, contextual knowledge for the text and reference to the entirety of...

Summative paragraph with quotations and analysis about the theme of violence in Othello.

A* Essay answering the question of, 'Explore the significance of this extract (A1:S3) in relation to the tragedy of the play as a whole.' Thorough use of quotations, context, analysis and references to the entire text. Great for context and looking at tragic conventions/ structure. Even if this is...

A* Essay answering Section A question, 'Explore the significance of this extract (A1:s2) in relation to the tragedy of the play as a whole.' Thorough use of quotations, tragic conventions/ terminology, context and analysis. Even if this is not your extract, it helpful in looking at how to answer a...

A summary table about Desdemona - includes 'Key Ideas,' 'Key Quotations,' 'Language used to present the character'/ quotations about Desdemona, 'Character's journey (in relation to the tragic arc). Useful, quick summary about Desdemona throughout the text.

A* essay response to Section A Othello question, 'Explore the significance of this extract (A4:S2) in relation to the tragedy of the play as a whole. Your answer should include relevant analysis of dramatic methods used by Shakespeare.' Thorough use of quotations, context, tragic terminology, conv...

Essay exploring 'The Feminine Voice in Othello' and whether 'Emilia is the true hero?' Great look at the theme of femininity/women in the play. Thorough use of quotations, themes, context, debate and analysis. Perfect for studying Emilia and Desdemona. Explores how they foil each other as charac...

Mini Essay/ Summary exploring the journey and development of Othello's hamartia throughout the play. Specific references to tragic convention/ terminology and structure. Debate, quotations, analysis, quotation and authorial methods used throughout. Thematically - helpful for jealousy, love, passion...

Thematic Quotation List for Othello. Perfect for quick revision and quotation learning for the Aspects of Tragedy Paper. Themes are: About Othello, Othello's Hubris, Othello's Objectification of Women, Othello's Violence towards Desdemona, Iago and Jealousy, Iago and Duplicity, About Desdemona, ...

Tragic Terminology/ Tragedy Key Terms list with definitions. Some examples from Othello. Terms defined included are: Exposition, Protagonist, Antagonist, Hamartia, Conflict, Aside, Foil, Linear, Plot, Soliloquy, Climax and Denouement.