literary theory Flashcards
Which author inspired the play Othello?
Cinthio
What’s different about the play Othello to Cinthio’s book?
Iago is more evil.
More characters.
Purpose of Brabantio
Fuel Othello’s insecurity
Purpose of Roderigo
More authority for Iago.
An example of another black character in Shakespeare
Aaron in Titus Andronicus
What’s the effect of the comparison of Aaron and Othello?
Aaron was evil taking pleasure in pain and suffering and this was the typical depiction of moors on the elizabethan stage.
What book tells the story of a Barbarous cruel prince killing a Christian woman due to infatuation?
William Painter The Palace of Pleasure
What is travel writing?
European travellers exploring unvisited lands.
What quote suggests Shakespeare embeds travel writing?
When Othello encounters ‘canibals’
What’s the effect of Othello’s travel writing?
Heightens sense of mystery and exoticism
What book is about travel writing?
The Travels of Sir John Mandeville
