William Shakespeare's tragedy, Othello, is a play centred on the theme of deception. Throughout the play, Shakespeare uses this theme to develop the plot and to bring about the downfall of the title character. ... By having this in the very first scene, Shakespeare acknowledges to the audience that deception will be a key theme in the play and will recur frequently. ... Cassio cannot face Othello yet from shame so departs as Othello enters. ... In William Shakespeare's tragedy, Othello, deception is the sole catalyst for the tragic downfall of the title character. ...

• Word Count: 1285
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

William Shakespeare's tragedy, Othello, is a play centred on the theme of deception. Throughout the play, Shakespeare uses this theme to develop the plot and to bring about the downfall of the title character. ... By having this in the very first scene, Shakespeare acknowledges to the audience that deception will be a key theme in the play and will recur frequently. ... Cassio cannot face Othello yet from shame so departs as Othello enters. ... In William Shakespeare's tragedy, Othello, deception is the sole catalyst for the tragic downfall of the title character. ...

• Word Count: 1345
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School