Presentazione OTHELLO

MIRIAM ZECCONI, MANUELA MANZO, ACHILLE PISANI

THE SETTING

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

CYPRUS

VENICE

THE PLOT

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

ACTS

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

STYLE AND LANGUAGE

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

THE MORAL

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

FEMINICIDE IN OTHELLO

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

RACISM

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

COMPARISON WITH TODAY

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

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