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Othello Socratic Seminar

Othello Socratic Seminar. How does Desdemona’s handkerchief operate as a powerful symbol in the play? . What tools can the individual use to judge the difference between illusion and reality? How does this lead to disaster in Othello?.

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Othello Socratic Seminar

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  1. OthelloSocratic Seminar

  2. How does Desdemona’s handkerchief operate as a powerful symbol in the play?

  3. What tools can the individual use to judge the difference between illusion and reality? How does this lead to disaster in Othello?

  4. Is Othello a true tragic hero? tragic heronoun. A great or virtuous character in a dramatic tragedy who is destined for downfall, suffering, or defeat.Is Othello really virtuous?

  5. Analyze the relationship between Iagoand Othello. Who wields more power?

  6. Discuss the role of Othello’s blackness in the play/interpretation. Could the same events have occurred if he had been a Venetian nobleman? Is it is color or his status as an “foreigner” that sets him apart?

  7. Which character demonstrates true friendship in the play? • What qualities does this character display?

  8. What is the role of women in this play? • Discuss their various roles, and whether they have any power to control their destinies.

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