Main Themes Flashcards
1
Q
Name 5 of the main themes in Othello?
A
Jealousy.
Reputation.
Supernatural.
Innocent suffers.
2
Q
Theme of jealousy.
A
Iago is motivated by jealousy for Cassio and by the rumour that Othello and Cassio slept with Emilia.
Othello becomes overwhelmed by jealousy.
3
Q
Theme of reputation.
A
Iago brings up reputation many times.
Cassio and Othello care about their reputation.
4
Q
Theme of supernatural.
A
Black magic.
Hankerchief.
5
Q
Theme of innocent sufferers.
A
Desdemona.
Emilia.
Cassio.