Themes (OCR A-Level English Literature): Flashcards
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Othello's racial identity
Othello's racial identity
Moor - central to prejudice theme
What Othello internalizes (Act 3)
What Othello internalizes (Act 3)
Racist attitudes - causes self-doubt
Iago's self-description quote
Iago's self-description quote
I am not what I am
False evidence of Desdemona's infidelity
False evidence of Desdemona's infidelity
Her handkerchief
Proof Othello demands from Iago
Proof Othello demands from Iago
Ocular proof
Two views of women in play's society
Two views of women in play's society
Virtuous/obedient OR deceitful/promiscuous
Emilia's Act 4 speech challenges
Emilia's Act 4 speech challenges
Gender double standards
Cassio's cry after losing position
Cassio's cry after losing position
Reputation, reputation, reputation!
Metaphor for jealousy in play
Metaphor for jealousy in play
Green-eyed monster
Honour's connection for men
Honour's connection for men
Reputation, loyalty, masculinity