Level 3SeminarFocus on Othello

Possible Topics – Choose one of these, or submit your own. No duplication, please.

Imagery and its purpose in Othello. Esha The relevance of Othello to a 21st century

audience. Rebekah The role of the minor characters in Othello. Shakespeare’s use of contrasting settings in

Othello. Who is more jealous: Othello or Iago? Kyle The relevance of race to the play, Othello.

An exploration of why the play is called Othello, not Iago. Chye-Xian

Shakespeare’s opinion of love in Othello. (possibly contrasting with Sonnet 116, “The marriage of true minds’)

An examination of the theme of … in Othello:

- gender- manipulation- identity- honesty - Khatija- jealousy - Michaela

Tracing and explaining the patterns of … imagery in the play, Othello:

- oppositional (black/white;heat/cold)- magic/witchcraft/hell/devils (angel?)- eyes/seeing/appearance

Valuable insights into Othello from the critics.

Women, powerlessness and feminism in Othello. Isaac

Who was really responsible for Othello's downfall? Simon

What makes Shakespeare great? Jon

Logistics You may decide to present in Term 2 as

previously indicated(get it over and done with!)

Or, you may elect to present in Term 3 – ready on 11 August. Unanimous decision: 5 July 2011 – we choose this one.