Presentazione OTHELLO

MIRIAM ZECCONI, MANUELA MANZO, ACHILLE PISANI

CYPRUS

VENICE

The play is set in Venice and Cyprus, showing a contrast between the safe city and the dangerous island.

THE SETTING

Lago manipulates Othello into believing Desdemona is unfaithful, leading to tragic consequences.

THE PLOT

The play has five acts, with each one advancing the plot towards Othello’s tragic downfall.

ACTS

Shakespeare uses both verse and prose, with Iago’s clever language manipulating others and Othello’s changing emotions.

STYLE AND LANGUAGE

The play teaches the dangers of jealousy, manipulation, and trusting the wrong people.

THE MORAL

In Othello, Desdemona’s death highlights the tragedy of femicide.

FEMINICIDE IN OTHELLO

Racism is central in Othello, where the protagonist faces racial prejudice.

RACISM

The themes of Othello reflect on going issues of racism and gender violence today

COMPARISON WITH TODAY

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