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Othello: classic play by William Shakespeare

 

 Setting of play: Italy and Cypress.
Iago is furious about being overlooked for promotion and plots to take revenge against his General; Othello, the Moor of Venice. Iago manipulates Othello into believing his wife Desdemona is unfaithful, stirring Othello's jealousy. Othello allows his  jealousy to consume him.Some of the major themes in this play include racial prejudicemanipulation, and jealousy. Specifically, Othello is regarded as a beast by other characters because he is black. Iago is jealous of Cassio because Othello promotes him to a higher military position. Othello is gullible and believes Iago's lies, murders Desdemona, and then kills himself. (Shakespeare.org.uk)
Verdict: suitable for study at Senior Level. Does not contain gratuitous violence or graphic
sexual scenes but there are some bawdy phrases which the teacher will have to explain.
Murder and suicide feature in this play.