Overview and Key Scenes (Grade 12 NSC Matric English HL): Flashcards
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Year Othello was written
Year Othello was written
Around 1603
Two main settings of Othello
Two main settings of Othello
Venice and Cyprus
Othello's tragic flaw (hamartia)
Othello's tragic flaw (hamartia)
Jealousy
Anagnorisis definition
Anagnorisis definition
Hero's recognition of mistakes
Jealousy metaphor in Othello
Jealousy metaphor in Othello
'Green-eyed monster'
Iago's self-description quote
Iago's self-description quote
'I am not what I am'
Othello's profession
Othello's profession
Moorish military general
Desdemona's relation to Othello
Desdemona's relation to Othello
Wife; also Brabantio's daughter
Iago's military rank
Iago's military rank
Ensign
Turning point act of play
Turning point act of play
Act III