Themes
What is jealousy?
This character earns a high rank from Othello.
Who is Cassio?
When two things are compared without using like or as, this term is used.
What is metaphor?
This is the city where the play begins.
What is Venice?
This famous rapper became known to many as "notorious"
Who is the Notorious B.I.G. or Biggy Smalls?
This theme concerns itself with seeming one way, but acting in another way.
What is appearance vs. reality?
This character embodies elements of joy, happiness, and love.
Who is Desdemona?
This term is used by Shakespeare when the audience knows something the characters on stage do not.
What is dramatic irony?
Often referred to as a Moor, Othello is most likely associated with this region of the world.
What is North Africa or the Middle East?
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What is the answer to the question of 2+2 by the Party in 1984?
This trait of Othello is also a theme within the play.
What is military heroism?
The allusion of the god Janus reflects this character's literal and figurative self.
Who is Iago?
This term is used to when an item or a person represents something else.
What is symbolism?
Even though the play begins in one city, the main action takes place here.
What is Cypres?
When asked if he loves a person, this famous film character says "I know."
Who is Han Solo