Othello- Structure Flashcards
What does the three part structure abide by?
Beginning, middle, end
Abides by his Aristotelian model, referred to his work in ‘Poetics’
What is the three part structure of the play?
Beginning- marriage
Middle- Iago’s deception
End- Death
What are the three Aristotelian components?
Hamartia
Catharsis
Anagnorisis
What is the hamartia?
Tragic flaw of a hero
‘Green-eyed monster’
What is the catharsis?
‘he strikes her’
What is the anagnorisis?
Realisation of Iago’s true state.
‘O!O!O!’
What does Othello fulfil?
The Shakespearean idea of a tragic hero.
What can you call Act 1-Act 3?
Exposition (intro to characters and meaning of the story)
What is the climax?
The murders, late to entice the audience.
What is the end part of the play called?
Denouement
Othello kills himself, order is restored.
What is the significance of blank verse and prose?
Blank verse- associated with wealth.
Prose- commoners.
What is Iago’s relation to blank verse and prose?
Iago comfortably shifts between them to suit his own prospects.
What is a sililoquy?
Expressing inner thoughts alone on stage.
We get insight into Iago’s intentions free from manipulation.
