Context

Question 1

What period was this play written?

Answer 1

Renaissance period

Question 2

What’s the importance of the renaissance period in Othello?

Answer 2

Psychology of character in depth
Beginning of slave trade

Question 3

Where is the play set?

Answer 3

Venice

Question 4

What was Venice like?

Answer 4

Diversity as geographically familiar being situated in Europe but had exotic ties with North Africa and the Middle East.

Question 5

What’s the significance of the play being set in Venice?

Answer 5

hate and fear Of Othello whilst simultaneously fascinated by his backstory and exotic experiences.

Question 6

What was the Great Chain Of Being?

Answer 6

Christian hierarchy animals lower than humans.

Question 7

How does the Great chain of being relate to Othello?

Answer 7

Othello is constantly compared to an animal which is lower than a human.

Question 8

What are the wars a reminder of in Othello?

Answer 8

A reminder of the conflict between christians and muslims.

Question 9

Effect of the war in relation to Othello

Answer 9

Another cause of Venices subtle distrust for Othello.