Storytelling Flashcards
1
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‘he who…’
A
‘controls the narrative, controls the world of Othello’
2
Q
What is the significance of the location of Venice
A
Venice had a reputation of sensationalist stories so the audience would be expecting wild tales
3
Q
How is the ‘proper’ way of receiving stories exemplified
A
In act 1.3 where officials delegate the real events from Turkey
4
Q
Why might Othello be a victim to storytelling
A
- his status as a soldier having to make quick, trusting decisions
- his status as an outsider in society
5
Q
Why is storytelling so crucial in Othello
A
Unlike in Macbeth and R&J, there is no inciting incident which pushes the plot. It is all based upon stories.
6
Q
What is the significance of Othello’s story of his wooing of Desdemona in 1.3
A
- it elevates Othello’s status as a tragic hero
- it presents Desdemona as equally wooing but we never hear her voice
- is the audience supposed to be swept up in this monologue or should we question his motives
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