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OverviewWhat is the play really about? Does Othello really love Desdemona? Why does Iago hate Othello so much? How important is Othello's colour? What does Othello tell us about human happiness? How important is the age difference between Othello and Desdemona? How is Iago so successful? Is Othello too easily jealous? Is Othello's marriage ever consummated? What view of character emerges from Othello? In what light does the play show us male attitudes to women? Why is Othello's ""Had it pleas'd Heaven"" speech so important? Can Othello be seen as a racist play? Does Othello regain his nobility in the final scene? In the 400 years since Othello was written, thousands of critics have expended millions of words arguing about it. The aim of this short guide is to put these arguments into perspective. Drawing on more than thirty years of experience teaching and writing about Shakespeare, Graham Bradshaw outlines, in a clear and enjoyable way, the most interesting critical opinions. Taking these opinions into account, he also offers his own incisive and convincing view of the play. This book is a must-read for any students of Shakespeare and for any theatregoers who want to enhance the pleasure they get from seeing Shakespeare's astonishing works in performance. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Graham Bradshaw , Jolyon ConnellPublisher: CONNELL PUBLISHING LTD Imprint: CONNELL PUBLISHING LTD Dimensions: Width: 10.90cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 17.50cm ISBN: 9781907776007ISBN 10: 1907776001 Pages: 128 Publication Date: 01 March 2012 Audience: Primary & secondary/elementary & high school , Secondary Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsIntroduction; A summary of the plot; What is Othello about? Does Othello love Desdemona? How important is the age difference between Othello and Desdemona? Why does Iago hate Othello so much? How is Iago so successful? Is Othello too easily jealous? Is Othello's marriage ever consummated? What view of character emerges from Othello? In what light does the play show us male attitudes to women? Why is Othello's Had it pleas'd Heaven speech so important? How important is Othello's colour? Can Othello be seen as a racist play? Does Othello regain his nobility in the final scene? What does Othello tell us about human happiness? A short chronology.Reviews'If you are new to Shakespeare, or simply want to know more, then this is the perfect guide for you.' Simon Russell Beale Author InformationA former Professor of English at Chuo University in Tokyo and before that a Reader at the University of St Andrews, Graham Bradshaw began his career at Cambridge. He is now an Honorary Professor of English and Fine Arts at the University of Queensland. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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