Othello Keywords 5.0 / 5 based on 7 ratings ? English LiteratureOthelloA2/A-levelAQA Created by: GcjallenCreated on: 02-01-17 17:04 Protagonist A main character of a work of fiction. 1 of 14 Antagonist A secondary main character of a work of fiction, who incites change in the protagonist. 2 of 14 Foils Two characters whose differences and similarities are meant to highlight one another. 3 of 14 Monologue A long piece of speech by one actor. 4 of 14 Soliloquy A monologue in which one actor is alone on stage, used to reveal true feelings or ideas. 5 of 14 Blank verse Unrhymed Iambic Pentameter, used for higher class characters. 6 of 14 Aside Dialogue spoken in the presence of other characters, but only meant for one character or just the audience to hear 7 of 14 Prose Speech that does not contain meter; often used for lower class characters. 8 of 14 Catharsis The audience's emotions are released and calm is restored. 9 of 14 Hamartia The character's fatal flaw. 10 of 14 Peripeteia Dramatic change in circumstances. 11 of 14 Hubris Where the character shows excessive power. 12 of 14 Anagorisis Recognising the error that caused their downfall. 13 of 14 Tragic hero A great or virtuous character in a dramatic tragedy who is destined for downfall, suffering, or defeat. 14 of 14
“Othello’s tragic flaw is his blind trust of Iago” To what extent do you agree? 4.0 / 5 based on 1 rating
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