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The original CliffsNotes study guides offer expert commentary on major themes, plots, characters, literary devices, and historical background. The latest generation of titles in the series also feature glossaries and visual elements that complement the classic, familiar format.
Betrayal and manipulation lie at the heart of Othello. Keep up with all the crosses and double-crosses of this tragic play with the CliffsNotesversion of the play, which will help you form your own opinions about Iago's schemes, Othello's motives, and Desdemona's loyalty.
Other features that help you study include
- Background information about the life and times of William Shakespeare to help you understand his influences
- A character map that graphically illustrates the relationships among the characters
- Glossaries to help you comprehend Shakespeare’s language
- Critical essays on the character pairs and major themes of the play
- A review section that tests your knowledge
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Synopsis
One of the most often staged of all of Shakespeare's plays, Othellois a tale of love and betrayal, secrets, passions, and intrigue. Psychology and wit pit strength and virtue against jealousy and evil agendas. The results leave no winners, only tragedy in the lives of the jealous Moor, Othello, and his wife, Desdemona.
About the Author
Helen McCulloch is a Doctoral Candidate in Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies at Monash University in Australia and has taught high school English for 18 years.
Gary Carey has been in the publishing profession for over 25 years and continues to edit on a freelance basis.
Table of Contents
Life and Background of the Author.
Introduction to the Play.
Critical Commentaries.
Act I.
Act II.
Act III.
Act IV.
Act V.
Character Analyses.
Critical Essays.
CliffsNotes Review.
CliffsNotes Resource Center.
Index.