Historical Context - Othello Flashcards
Racism
Define the Great Chain Of Being
a hierarchical structure of all matter and life. The chain starts with God and progresses downward to angels, humans, animals, plants, and minerals. It is a concept derived from Plato, Aristotle, Plotinus and Proclus
(thought in medieval Christianity to have been decreed by God)
racism
Define Xenophobia
dislike of or prejudice against people from other countries
Racism
Define post-colonial literary theory
- a literary theory or critical approach that deals with literature produced in countries that were once, or are now, colonies of other countries
- Broadly a study of the effects of colonialism on cultures and societies.
racism
Define the “other”
a person, group, or entity perceived as being the opposite of or completely separate from or alien to oneself or one’s group
Racism
Define Antithesis
a person or thing that is the direct opposite of someone or something else
Racism
Define Stereotype
a widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing
Racisim
What type of language does Iago use to describe Othello?
- moor
- negative - “i hate the moor”
- “old black ram”
Racism
What is the impact of racism on Othello?
- it made him fall into the stereotype of black muslim men.
- ## made him jealous and angry.
Gender
Define subservient
willing to do what another person, organization wants, and considering your aims or wishes to be less important than those of other
gender
Define domestic sphere
women belong in the domestic or private sphere, which is concerned with home and family
gender
What stereotypes of women were prevalent in the Renaissance period?
- denied all political rights and considered legally subject to their husbands
- expected to perform, first and foremost, the duties of housewife
gender
Define ideology
a system of ideas and ideals, especially one which forms the basis of economic or political theory and policy
gender
How was the Renaissance period a time of change for women?
