Othello


 * Objectives**:
 * 1) Define the term "tragic hero" and relate it to Othello and the profession he undergoes in the course of the play
 * 2) Identify and discuss the following themes within the play:
 * 3) Jealousy and its destructive effect
 * 4) The alienation of the outsider
 * 5) The conflict between the appearance of things and the real nature of things
 * 6) Loyalty and friendship
 * 7) Trace and discuss some recurring aspects of animal imagery
 * 8) Write a character description of each of the following characters and comment on how believable their motives and actions are for a modern audience
 * 9) Othello
 * 10) Iago
 * 11) Cassio
 * 12) Roderigo
 * 13) Desdomona
 * 14) Emilia
 * 15) Compare and contrast the two female characters, Desdemona and Emilia
 * 16) Define and give examples from the play for these terms:
 * 17) Aside
 * 18) Soliloquy
 * 19) Irony
 * 20) Discuss: Othello, although not an excessively jealous person, is led to ruin because he is not able to comprehend the true nature of, nor ascertain Iago's manipulations.
 * 21) Discuss how the handkerchief functions as a vital piece of stage business


 * Project**
 * Create a presentation that profiles the main characters
 * Brabantio
 * Roderigo
 * Iago
 * Duke
 * Othello
 * Desdemona
 * Cassop
 * Emilia
 * Include three important quotes
 * Describe their personality
 * Include a photo of how you imagine they would look
 * Include a song that you feel represents the character