| What is a Moor? | A member of northwestern African Muslim people of mixed Berber and Arab decent |
| When was Othello first performed | November 1, 1604 |
| How many characters (total) are there in Othello? How does this compare to other Shakespearean plays? | Total Characters: 13; |
| Where is Cyprus? What is its significance in the play? | … |
| What was Venice known for in Shakespeare’s time? | … |
| Define the following military ranks: 1. Ancient 2. Lieutenant | … |
| What is dramatic irony? | When the reader knows what is going to happen to the main character but the character doesn’t known what is going to happen |
| What is catastrophe? | The climax and falling action |
| What word is used over 20 times in this play? | Honest |
| What is the term for intermixing of races through sex/marriage? | Interracial marriage |
| Who was the first Black actor to play Othello? What year did this happen? | Ira Aldridge in 1833 |
| What was unique about the 1997 production of the play starring Patrick Stewart? | … |
Othello Webquest
September 9, 2019