Othello PPT.pptx the tragedy of othello the mood of venice.Character themes etc

Othello

1. Othello   ( T he Tragedy of Othello, the Moor of Venice )  Published probably in 1603 Set in the period of   Ottoman–Venetian War (1570–1573)  fought for the control of the  Island of Cyprus .

2. Characters Othello  – General in the Venetian military, a noble  Moor Desdemona  – Othello's wife; daughter of Brabantio Iago  – Othello's trusted, but jealous and traitorous ensign Cassio  – Othello's loyal and most beloved captain Emilia  – Iago's wife and Desdemona's maidservant Bianca  – Cassio's lover Brabantio  – Venetian senator and Desdemona's father (can also be called Brabanzio ) Roderigo  – dissolute Venetian, in love with Desdemona

3. Themes Othello  is an adaptation of the Italian writer  Cinthio 's tale "Un Capitano Moro" ("A Moorish Captain") from his  Gli Hecatommithi  (1565) Race: The term 'Moor' referred to dark-skinned people in general, used interchangeably with terms such as 'African', 'Somali', 'Ethiopian', 'Negro', 'Arab', 'Berber', and even 'Indian' to designate a figure from Africa (or beyond)." Passion Appearance and reality Power Love Betrayal Jealousy Rage

4. Act I, Scene I Iago informs Roderigo that Desdemona has eloped with Othello, a Moorish general in the service of Venice . Both of them exchange their hatred towards Othello as both of them hate Othello. Roderigo hates Othello because he is in love with Desdemona, Iago hates him as he was denied the position as captain in favor of Cassio . Still Iago decides to serve the general in the hope of revenge . They inform Brabantio about his daughter's elopement.