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Flashcards in Main Themes Deck (5)
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1
Q

Name 5 of the main themes in Othello?

A

Jealousy.
Reputation.

Supernatural.
Innocent suffers.

2
Q

Theme of jealousy.

A

Iago is motivated by jealousy for Cassio and by the rumour that Othello and Cassio slept with Emilia.
Othello becomes overwhelmed by jealousy.

3
Q

Theme of reputation.

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Iago brings up reputation many times.

Cassio and Othello care about their reputation.

4
Q

Theme of supernatural.

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Black magic.

Hankerchief.

5
Q

Theme of innocent sufferers.

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Desdemona.
Emilia.
Cassio.