Othello Character summary
- Created by: Snuffles
- Created on: 08-02-15 18:40
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- Othello
- Protaganist
- Black/dark skin
- Controversy about which ethnicity Shakespeare was referring to
- Olive-coloured North African
- Shakespearian 'Barbarian' Black
- The specific ethnicity is not important, the priority is expressing that he feels excluded.
- Controversy about which ethnicity Shakespeare was referring to
- Married to Desdemona
- This is a key part of his character and is partially the cause of his demise (his interactions with her)
- Respected as a military leader and sensible man
- This is used to contrast from the height of social status, he begins the play with, to the lack of respect he has at the end
- Age
- Unknown
- Older than Desdemona
- Age is irrelevant to marriage as in that era age would be insignificant for males
- Emphasises his demise (his aged so should be mature and clever enough to avoid Iago's manipulation)
- Age is irrelevant to marriage as in that era age would be insignificant for males
- Military rank suggests he must be mature but agility limits age
- 1.3.82
- Costume
- Would wear dress just like other characters
- Only indication of difference is hands and face
- This is interesting as it provides an insight into his character, showing his keenness to "belong"
- Impaired vision
- Was that not Cassio...?
- There are repetitive references to Othello and him asking for visual aids (suggesting a visual impairment)
- However, this may just be a technique by Shakespeare to provide a audio cue for actors as frequently it marks the entrance and exits of characters.
- Furthermore it draws the audience towards the character Othello is talking about.
- However, this may just be a technique by Shakespeare to provide a audio cue for actors as frequently it marks the entrance and exits of characters.
- There are repetitive references to Othello and him asking for visual aids (suggesting a visual impairment)
- Relies on Iago for confirmation of visual
- Furthers reliance and manipulation oppurtunity
- Blind to manipulation
- But look, what lights come yond?
- Was that not Cassio...?
- However, this may just be a technique by Shakespeare to provide a audio cue for actors as frequently it marks the entrance and exits of characters.
- Furthermore it draws the audience towards the character Othello is talking about.
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