Themes (Leaving Cert English): Flashcards
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Predominant type of prejudice in Othello
Predominant type of prejudice in Othello
Racial
Othello's ethnic identity
Othello's ethnic identity
Moor
What Othello internalizes by Act 3
What Othello internalizes by Act 3
Racism
Speaker of 'I am not what I am'
Speaker of 'I am not what I am'
Iago
Central theme: Iago's deceptive nature drives
Central theme: Iago's deceptive nature drives
Appearance vs reality
Type of proof Othello demands
Type of proof Othello demands
Ocular proof
Ideal Desdemona represents
Ideal Desdemona represents
Virtuous wife
Character offering critical view of gender roles
Character offering critical view of gender roles
Emilia
Emilia's act: 'I am bound to speak'
Emilia's act: 'I am bound to speak'
Defies gender norms
What Cassio repeatedly laments losing
What Cassio repeatedly laments losing
Reputation
How Othello attempts to restore honour
How Othello attempts to restore honour
Suicide
'Green-eyed monster' refers to
'Green-eyed monster' refers to
Jealousy
Primary driving force of the tragedy
Primary driving force of the tragedy
Jealousy
Object symbolising jealousy in Act 3
Object symbolising jealousy in Act 3
Handkerchief
Iago's main manipulation technique
Iago's main manipulation technique
Exploiting trust in appearances