Though it only forms the backdrop to one of the acts, Venice as a place is one of the most significant themes in the play. ... In any case, you need to be careful about the word - the play's locations are part of the dramatic representation of themes in the play, and certainly provide a key contrast between the 'old' society of Venice and the 'frontier' world of Cyprus, but it is not really a theme in itself. ... The Hidden Meaning of Othello The play Othello is a tale of jealousy, revenge, and deception. ... This summary is what the play might seem like to ...

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She is knowledgeable to the ways of a soldier, yet only believes a portion of what her husband tells her. ... This becomes an intimate moment between the two, as Emilia is unpinning Desdemona's hair and preparing her for bed (like a mother helping her young daughter). This showing of affection is strictly among the women of this play. ... Act 4 ends with Emilia asking for equality between both sexes (this theme also appears in the other plays we read). ... They seek (or strive for) respect and equality between both sexes, and fall short in a male-dominated society. ...

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Whereupon he fired his gun and broke an arm of the actor who was playing the Moor."" ... The Marxist interpretation involves looking at and deciphering the economic conflict between classes in order to gain social status. ... Othello, being born a noble - the play hints at his descent though this plays no major role in the play - holds a status within the social hierarchy as an important army general and has the responsibility over controlling a vast army. ... Brabantio also argues that his daughter, "A maiden never bold-, would never "in spite of nature,/Of years, o...

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