Historical Context and Race in Othello 4.5 / 5 based on 2 ratings ? English LiteratureOthelloA2/A-levelEdexcel Created by: Kate McGowanCreated on: 14-09-17 22:56 What was the racial stereotype of black men in the 1600s? Jealous, Angry, short-tempered 1 of 10 What was blackness associated with in Elizabethan England? moral evil, the devil, decay, dishonesty etc. 2 of 10 A 'moor' is a person from where? North Africa 3 of 10 In Act 1, which racist names do Iago and Roderigo call Othello? A Barbary horse and thicklips 4 of 10 Which short-story was Othello most likely based on? Hecatommithi by Cinthio 5 of 10 What significance does the name 'Iago' have in the play? Iago is a Spanish name - at the time the play was written, Spain was England's greatest enemy. 6 of 10 What does the racist language used by Iago and Roderigo define Othello as? An outsider and animalistic 7 of 10 What did the Elizabethans feel about the Turks? They were despicable outsiders, the Elizabethans didn't accept their Muslim beliefs 8 of 10 What importance does the invasion of the Turks on Cyprus have on the plot of the play? This causes Othello and Desdemona to be taken away from the civilised setting of Venice and allows Iago to carry out his plans. 9 of 10 Who played Othello and Iago in Iqbal Khan's RSC production of Othello? Hugh Quarshie played Othello and Lucian Msumati played Iago 10 of 10
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