othello

• What is the title of the play included in Paper 1 of the AQA (A) A-level English Revision?

  Othello
• What are the main themes explored in Othello?

  • Jealousy
  • Love
  • Marriage
  • Proximity and Distance
  • Race
  • Truth and Deception
• Who is the author of Othello?

  William Shakespeare
• What type of essays are included in the additional reading for Othello?

  Essays examining themes such as jealousy, class, and courtly love
• How does the essay titled "Homosocial Desire and its Conversion to Homosexual Desire" relate to Othello?

  It explores the dynamics of male relationships and desire within the play
• What is the significance of Desdemona’s handkerchief in Othello?

  It symbolizes fidelity and becomes a key plot device in the story
• What modern adaptation of Othello is mentioned in the study material?

  The film directed by Geoffrey Sax in 2001
• What is the focus of the video titled "Racism in Othello"?

  It examines the themes of race and discrimination within the play
• How do the themes of jealousy and class intersect in Othello according to the essay "Too Gentle: Jealousy and Class in Othello"?

  The essay explores how jealousy is influenced by social class dynamics
• What character profiles are provided in the study material for Othello?

  Profiles for Cassio, Desdemona, Emilia, Iago, and Othello
• What is the purpose of the character profiles in the study material?

  To provide insights into the motivations and traits of key characters in Othello