Characters: Othello (Grade 12 NSC Matric English HL): Flashcards
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Othello's role in the play
Othello's role in the play
Tragic hero
How others refer to Othello in opening scenes
How others refer to Othello in opening scenes
Through racial slurs rather than his name
When Othello's name is first spoken
When Othello's name is first spoken
Act 1, Scene 3
Othello's value to Venice despite being outsider
Othello's value to Venice despite being outsider
Military leader with exceptional skills
How Othello won Desdemona's affection
How Othello won Desdemona's affection
Through tales of adventure and hardship
Othello's self-description of his speech
Othello's self-description of his speech
'Rude' - contradicts his actual eloquence
Othello's dual status in Venetian society
Othello's dual status in Venetian society
Insider (military leader) & outsider (racial/cultural)
What Iago exploits in Othello
What Iago exploits in Othello
Insecurities about race, age, and cultural differences
How Othello's language changes under manipulation
How Othello's language changes under manipulation
From eloquent and controlled to fragmented and violent
What Othello regains in his final moments
What Othello regains in his final moments
Composure and dignity