Lesson 2: Read Othello & Get Background Info
As you are reading Othello, please watch the videos below to provide you with some background information on this play.
When studying a Shakespearean play, it is important to set the text in its appropriate historical, political and social context. Click HERE for a short (6 paragraph) introduction to the context of this play. The video below are also provided as both an introduction and short summary of the play. You will need to be able to apply this knowledge in your Act summary assignments in Lesson 3.
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