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William Shakespeare wrote approximately 39 plays and 154 sonnets.
William Shakespeare wrote approximately 39 plays and 154 sonnets.
True (A)
The primary theme of a Shakespearean tragedy is humor and light-heartedness.
The primary theme of a Shakespearean tragedy is humor and light-heartedness.
False (B)
Othello was written by William Shakespeare in 1603.
Othello was written by William Shakespeare in 1603.
True (A)
Hamlet, one of Shakespeare's tragedies, features a character known for his tragic flaw related to ambition.
Hamlet, one of Shakespeare's tragedies, features a character known for his tragic flaw related to ambition.
Shakespeare's comedies typically involve elements such as conflict and catharsis.
Shakespeare's comedies typically involve elements such as conflict and catharsis.
Othello is a Venetian general, manipulated by his ensign Iago.
Othello is a Venetian general, manipulated by his ensign Iago.
Roderigo admires Othello and supports him throughout the play.
Roderigo admires Othello and supports him throughout the play.
Desdemona is believed to be unfaithful to Othello with Cassio.
Desdemona is believed to be unfaithful to Othello with Cassio.
One of the main themes of Othello is the celebration of jealousy.
One of the main themes of Othello is the celebration of jealousy.
Othello takes place solely in Venice.
Othello takes place solely in Venice.
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Shakespearean Tragedy
Shakespearean Tragedy
A play by William Shakespeare depicting a protagonist's downfall due to internal and external factors.
Tragic Hero
Tragic Hero
A central character in a Shakespearean tragedy who experiences a downfall.
Tragic Flaw
Tragic Flaw
A character trait that contributes to a tragic hero's downfall in a Shakespearean tragedy.
William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare
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Othello
Othello
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Shakespeare's Plays
Shakespeare's Plays
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Shakespeare's Tragedies
Shakespeare's Tragedies
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Notable Shakespearean Works
Notable Shakespearean Works
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Othello's Setting
Othello's Setting
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Othello's Profession
Othello's Profession
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Iago's Motivation
Iago's Motivation
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Thematic Conflict
Thematic Conflict
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Roderigo's Role
Roderigo's Role
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Cassio's Position
Cassio's Position
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Iago's Plan
Iago's Plan
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Plot Driving Force
Plot Driving Force
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Othello's Setting
Othello's Setting
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Othello's profession
Othello's profession
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Iago's motivation
Iago's motivation
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Iago's plan
Iago's plan
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Main conflict of Othello
Main conflict of Othello
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Shakespearean Tragedy
Shakespearean Tragedy
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William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare
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Othello
Othello
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Shakespeare's Tragedies
Shakespeare's Tragedies
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Tragic Hero
Tragic Hero
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Shakespeare's Tragedies
Shakespeare's Tragedies
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Othello's Setting
Othello's Setting
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Othello's Profession
Othello's Profession
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Shakespeare's Plays
Shakespeare's Plays
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Othello
Othello
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Othello's setting
Othello's setting
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Iago's hatred
Iago's hatred
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Othello's profession
Othello's profession
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Iago's plan
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Central Themes of Othello
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Study Notes
Shakespearean Plays - ELA 10
- The course covers Shakespearean plays, specifically focused on Othello.
- The work plan includes routine attendance, introduction to Othello discussion, and wrap-up activities.
- The author, William Shakespeare, is introduced, including a famous quote from Hamlet.
- A section on Juliet, Act II, Scene II, is provided, with a focus on Romeo and Juliet
- A biography of William Shakespeare is included, outlining his major works.
- This includes tragedies, comedies, and histories.
- Key plays mentioned include Hamlet, Macbeth, Othello, King Lear, Romeo and Juliet, Julius Caesar, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Twelfth Night, As You Like It, Much Ado About Nothing, Henry IV, Henry V, and Richard III.
- Shakespearean Tragedy is defined; key elements detailed: tragic hero, tragic flaw, supernatural, conflict, catharsis, fate.
- A list of Shakespeare's tragedies is provided: Antony and Cleopatra, Julius Caesar, Romeo and Juliet, Coriolanus, King Lear, Timon of Athens, Cymbeline, Macbeth, Titus Andronicus, Hamlet, Othello, Troilus and Cressida.
- Questions to consider in class are listed, including prompts for discussion regarding the introduction to the story, character analysis, plot summary and themes.
- An introduction to Othello is provided, including the play's setting (Venice and Cyprus), the protagonist (Othello), the antagonist (Iago) and plot summary describing the events in the play.
- The Othello plot summary is presented.
- Instructions for presentation grading include criteria (understanding of the play, character analysis, modern relevance, creativity) and scoring scale (Excellent, Good, Satisfactory, Needs Improvement).
- Shortcut keys for presentation mode are listed.
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