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Greece, Mycenae ancient city - Tholos tombs
Mycenae, built between two hills, Profitis llias and Sara, dominates the Plain of Argos. According to myth, Mycenae was founded by Perseus, son of Zeus and Danae. In order to build the citadel, Perseus employed the Cyclopes, mythical...
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Othello: Emilia and Desdemona
Olivia Vinall (Desdemona) and Lyndsey Marshal (Emilia) talk about the characters, the relationship between them and the position of women in the world of the Shakespeare's play.
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Shakespeare Today: Othello - Theme of Appearance vs Reality
Watch this lesson today to discover how Shakespeare explores the tension between appearances and reality in Othello. See the differences between how things appear, and how they actually are. Follow the story of the manipulative Iago and...
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Teaching Shakespeare: Adapting Plays for Contemporary Audiences
The speaker discusses the production of Shakespeare's play "Othello," highlighting how it deals with universal themes of stress, personal relationships, and character instability. They also mention how presenting the characters as...
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Understanding Othello: Desdemonas Death
Othello, the timeless battle of good versus evil. Othello tries to smoother Desdomena thinking she has been unfaithful. The sinister Iago is pitted against Othello, a man of honor. This video is part 8 of the series 'Understanding...
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Sabrina Broadbent's Masterclass: More Ways into Shakespeare's Othello
In her second masterclass on Othello, Sabrina Broadbent illustrates a variety of techniques to engage KS4 students with the plot and the language of the play. This is the second of two Shakespeare masterclasses where Year 10 students...
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Shakespeare Today: Othello - Theme of Gender
Watch this lesson today to discover how Shakespeare explores the way gender roles are presented in Othello. See the destructive stereotypes that governed the way men and women were expected to act, as Shakespeare warns against blindly...
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Understanding Othello: The Final Scene And Othello's Death
Othello, the timeless battle of good versus evil. The sinister Iago is pitted against Othello, a man of honor. Othello learns that Desdemona had not been unfaithful, he mourns his dead wife and stabs himself. This video is part 9 of the...
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Shakespeare Today: Othello - Plot Summary
Things are going well for Othello - he is a powerful army general and has just married Desdemona, the love of his life. However, unbeknownst to Othello, his seemingly loyal friend Iago is secretly plotting against him! The manipulative...
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Understanding Othello: Attack On Cassio
Othello, the timeless battle of good versus evil. The sinister Iago is pitted against Othello, a man of honor. Cassio seriously wounds Rodorigo. Lago secretly stabs Cassio in the leg. His cries are heard by Othello, who thinks Iago has...
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Shakespeare Today: Othello - Theme of Love
Watch this lesson today to discover how Shakespeare explores love, an overarching theme in Othello. See Shakespeare’s warning that love can be derailed by secrecy and overcome by jealousy and manipulation. Along the way, learn how to...
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Understanding Othello: Desdemona And Othello Talk And Othello Doubts Her Fidelity
Othello, the timeless battle of good versus evil. The sinister Iago is pitted against Othello, a man of honor. Desdemona speaks to Othello on Cassio's behalf, Lago stirs up his suspicions of Desdemonas infedelity. This video is part 5 of...
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Understanding Othello: Desdemona Is Missing
Othello, the timeless battle of good versus evil. The sinister Iago is pitted against Othello, a man of honor. Brabantio discovers Desdemona is missing and has eloped with Othello. Brabantio goes to find Othello. This video is part 3 of...
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Shakespeare Today: Othello - Theme of Manipulation and Jealousy
Watch this lesson today to discover how Shakespeare explores the destructive power of manipulation and jealousy in Othello. See Othello’s downfall, as Iago’s manipulation causes jealousy to consume him. Along the way, learn how to...
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Shakespeare Today: Othello - Context
Watch this video to learn about Shakespeare’s fascinating world, and its influence on the play Othello. Watch the Jacobean era come to life and come to a deeper understanding of the Great Chain of Being, race, gender and much more!
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Shakespeare Today: Othello - Act 3 Summary
Thanks to Iago’s manipulations, Othello becomes increasingly suspicious of his wife Desdemona. When Iago plants false evidence, Othello is convinced that Desdemona has cheated on him with Cassio! Watch our summary of Othello: Act III to...
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Shakespeare Today: Othello - Act 1 Summary
Othello has just married the love of his life, Desdemona. Then, in the middle of the night, he is ordered to travel to Cyprus immediately to help ward off an imminent Turkish invasion. However, perhaps Othello should be more worried...
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Shakespeare Today: Othello - Act 5 Summary
Late one evening, in their bedroom, a furious Othello confronts Desdemona about her infidelity, brandishing the fake evidence that Iago planted earlier. Othello is so angry he threatens to kill her – will he really murder his own wife?...
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Shakespeare Today: Othello - Act 2 Summary
Before Othello arrives on Cyprus, a storm has already destroyed the Turkish fleet! Everyone prepares to celebrate – but the scheming Iago is plotting to take Othello down... Watch our summary of Othello: Act II to find out what happens.
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Shakespeare Today: Othello - Key Quotes 2
After watching this lesson, you will be able to support your discussion of Othello’s themes with detailed textual analysis! This lesson unpacks quotes from characters other than Othello, including Desdemona and the manipulative Iago.
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Shakespeare Today: Othello - Act 4 Summary
Othello quickly spirals into madness, as fury and jealousy consume him. Manipulative as ever, Iago continues to work his web of deceit. Oblivious, Desdemona continues to trust in Othello, but Othello is becoming increasingly violent and...
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Shakespeare Today: Othello - Theme of Race and Identity
Watch this lesson today to discover how Shakespeare explores one of the most powerful issues in Othello, race and identity. See the tricky connection between race and identity through the prism of the tragic hero, Othello. Along the way,...
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Understanding Othello: Introduction To Shakespeare And How He Wrote Othello
Othello, the timeless battle of good versus evil. The sinister Iago is pitted against Othello, a man of honor. Shakespeare talks about how he came to write Othello. This video is part 1 of the series 'Understanding Shakespeare: Othello'.
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Understanding Othello: Iago Fools Othello
Othello, the timeless battle of good versus evil. The sinister Iago is pitted against Othello, a man of honor. Desdemona presents Othello with a hankerchief as he is ill but he does not take it and she drops it to the floor. Iago finds...