Understanding Cultural Context
Working in four groups of three, research the items below and be prepared to discuss any of the following:
Who were the Moors?
Who were the Venetians?
How were the Moors/Venetians regarded in Shakespeare’s day?
What were the military duties of ranked officers?
What was the military hierarchy?
What was the role of women?
What was expected of a daughter?
What was expected of a bride?
What relationships between men and women were considered above reproach?
What rules for getting married existed at the time of the play?
What were the rules of courtship?
Now consider the following:
What rules dictate the behavior of young men and women in relationships today?
Name a situation in which the rules have clearly been violated. That is, what are things “nice girls” just don’t do? What are things “nice boys” just don’t do?
Why do these rules exist? Do you think they just apply locally or even just in your school? What are the possible consequences of breaking these rules?
Who were the Moors?
Who were the Venetians?
How were the Moors/Venetians regarded in Shakespeare’s day?
What were the military duties of ranked officers?
What was the military hierarchy?
What was the role of women?
What was expected of a daughter?
What was expected of a bride?
What relationships between men and women were considered above reproach?
What rules for getting married existed at the time of the play?
What were the rules of courtship?
Now consider the following:
What rules dictate the behavior of young men and women in relationships today?
Name a situation in which the rules have clearly been violated. That is, what are things “nice girls” just don’t do? What are things “nice boys” just don’t do?
Why do these rules exist? Do you think they just apply locally or even just in your school? What are the possible consequences of breaking these rules?
Iago's Performance
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The Relationship of Othello and Iago
Literary Criticism Essay
The final assignment for Othello will be to compose a literary criticism essay. Go to the link to get specifics of the essay. All essays are due on Monday, February 29th.