Themes: Truth and Deception (Grade 12 NSC Matric English HL): Flashcards
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Central theme of Othello
Central theme of Othello
Truth and deception
Brabantio's warning to Othello about Desdemona
Brabantio's warning to Othello about Desdemona
She deceived her father, may deceive thee
Definition of 'cuckold'
Definition of 'cuckold'
Husband whose wife is unfaithful
Iago's 3 main motivations
Iago's 3 main motivations
Professional jealousy, sexual suspicion, personal advantage
Iago's key manipulation weapon
Iago's key manipulation weapon
Using his reputation for honesty against others
Why Othello vulnerable to manipulation
Why Othello vulnerable to manipulation
Obsession with honour/reputation as racial outsider
How Othello's language changes under Iago
How Othello's language changes under Iago
From poetic & loving to clipped & harsh
Desdemona's defining character trait
Desdemona's defining character trait
Truth and honesty
Emilia's insight on male jealousy
Emilia's insight on male jealousy
Men jealous not for cause, but because they're jealous
How Othello describes Iago religiously
How Othello describes Iago religiously
Semi-devil