Context Flashcards
1
Q
what was the colonial context of the time
A
cyprus was a proto-state of the Venetian government from 1490, in 1570 the Turks conquered it. There were a number of skirmishes surrounding it. so othello must be set from 1490-1570
2
Q
How do the ten commandments relate to the story
A
5th- honour your father and mother
6th- dont kill
7- dont adulter
