Othello | William Shakespeare
Introduction William Shakespeare's The Tragedy of Othello , the Moor of Venice,or simply Othello , is a tragedy written in approximately 1603. One of Shakespeare's most tightly woven works, which explores themes of racism, betrayal, love, revenge, and forgiveness , and has spawned multiple film, literary, and operatic adaptations. The term "moors" refers to Muslim inhabitants of the Arab west but was attributed to Arabs, Berbers, North Africans and Muslim Europeans. Brief Intro About Character Othello- Moor (Hero) Desdemoma- Othello's wife Brabantio- Desdemona's father,Senator Micheal Cassio- Lieutenant in Venetian Military Iago- Villian (wants to become lieutenant) Emillia- Iago's wife, Desdemona's maid servant Montano- Governer of Cyprus Roderigo- Venetian Gentelman (in love with Desdemona) Short summary of Play The play begins with a jealous complaint, as Roderigo, a rich Venetian gentleman laments to his friend Iago about the secret m