Shakespeare's Introduction of Othello: Analysis in Act 1 Scene 2

C/W How does Shakespeare introduce Othello in Act 1 Scene 2? Tuesday, 17 June 2025 ENGLISH Today we will know AO2: How Shakespeare uses authorial methods to present Othello in Act 1 Scene 2 AO3: How Shakespeare is both influenced by and against contemporary Jacobean stereotypes Today we will remember Key contextual information linked to Othello (homework task) Quiet calm of Othello Skiful avoidance of conflict Presentation of Othello Comparison to Christ Authority Racism of Brabantio Blank verse Othello resolving conflict Sincerity Shakespeare anti-racist? Whose side are the audience on? Presentation of Cassio is there a distance between them? Cassio does not share Iago s crude humour Subversion of the natural order Male attitudes to women here Do characters deteriorate under Iago s influence, or are they always patriarchal? Useful words for today Barbarian Christ-like Restrained Authoritative Dignified Racist compassionate, discerning and analytical readers eloquent, intentional and imaginative writers active, truthful and confident speakers

C/W How does Shakespeare introduce Othello in Act 1 Scene 2? Tuesday, 17 June 2025 ENGLISH What does my teacher's marking during English lessons mean? Today we will know AO2: How Shakespeare uses authorial methods to present Othello in Act 1 Scene 2 AO3: How Shakespeare is both influenced by and against contemporary Jacobean stereotypes Today we will remember Key contextual information linked to Othello (homework task) Well done! Stop and think, or listen to your teacher. SPAG symbols You have met the success criteria. Something's not right. Keep going. Make a correction in purple pen. Useful words for today Barbarian Christ-like Restrained Authoritative Dignified Racist Make a correction in purple pen compassionate, discerning and analytical readers eloquent, intentional and imaginative writers active, truthful and confident speakers

C/W How does Shakespeare introduce Othello in Act 1 Scene 2? Tuesday, 17 June 2025 ENGLISH Today we will know AO2: How Shakespeare uses authorial methods to present Othello in Act 1 Scene 2 AO3: How Shakespeare is both influenced by and against contemporary Jacobean stereotypes Today we will remember Key contextual information linked to Othello (homework task) School Prayer Tien-ta-foy! Give us O lord, A steadfast faith, A steadfast commitment, And the steadfast determination To always do and be of our best. Amen Useful words for today Barbarian Christ-like Restrained Authoritative Dignified Racist compassionate, discerning and analytical readers eloquent, intentional and imaginative writers active, truthful and confident speakers

C/W How does Shakespeare introduce Othello in Act 1 Scene 2? Tuesday, 17 June 2025 ENGLISH YEAR 7 The Story of English Greek Mythology Quests WHAT are we learning today? How Shakespeare uses authorial methods to create meanings in Act 1 Scene 1 How and why the opening of Othello is structurally significant Today we will know AO2: How Shakespeare uses authorial methods to present Othello in Act 1 Scene 2 AO3: How Shakespeare is both influenced by and against contemporary Jacobean stereotypes Today we will remember Key contextual information linked to Othello (homework task) YEAR 8 The Art of Rhetoric A Midsummer Night s Dream The Tempest YEAR 9 Romantic Poetry Victorian Voices Oliver Twist WHY are we learning this? Establishing our understanding of the play s opening scene in order to use it as Velcro for later study The The Gothic War Poetry Dystopia American Dream? YEAR 10 An Inspector Calls / Writers Viewpoints and Perspectives A Christmas Carol / Creative Reading Power and Conflict Poetry / Creative Writing YEAR 11 Shakespeare / Language Revision A-Level Literature HOW does it connect to our English learning journey? Building foundational knowledge about the play and its context Developing key knowledge of language and terminology to use throughout the course Exam Preparation Useful words for today Unseen poetry and prose Love Modern times Shakespeare poetry/prose Barbarian Christ-like Restrained Authoritative Dignified Racist A-level Media Represen- tation Media Language Audience compassionate, discerning and analytical readers eloquent, intentional and imaginative writers active, truthful and confident speakers

C/W How does Shakespeare introduce Othello in Act 1 Scene 2? Learning partners Tuesday, 17 June 2025 ENGLISH Today we will know AO2: How Shakespeare uses authorial methods to present Othello in Act 1 Scene 2 AO3: How Shakespeare is both influenced by and against contemporary Jacobean stereotypes Today we will remember Key contextual information linked to Othello (homework task) Daniel (A) + Tiah (B) Sian (A) + Maya (B) Joseph (A) + Danyaal (B) Erin (A) + Keelie (B) Mason (A) + Raniya (B) Ellie (A) + Ayesha (B) Aaminah (A) + Khadija (B) Hassanul (A) + Daisy (B) Ryan (A) + Destini (B) Useful words for today Barbarian Christ-like Restrained Authoritative Dignified Racist compassionate, discerning and analytical readers eloquent, intentional and imaginative writers active, truthful and confident speakers

C/W How does Shakespeare introduce Othello in Act 1 Scene 2? Tuesday, 17 June 2025 ENGLISH Quick start Today we will know AO2: How Shakespeare uses authorial methods to present Othello in Act 1 Scene 2 AO3: How Shakespeare is both influenced by and against contemporary Jacobean stereotypes Today we will remember Key contextual information linked to Othello (homework task) Complete the weekly knowledge quiz, based on previous learning I will come and check your homework while you are completing this Useful words for today Barbarian Christ-like Restrained Authoritative Dignified Racist compassionate, discerning and analytical readers eloquent, intentional and imaginative writers active, truthful and confident speakers

C/W How does Shakespeare introduce Othello in Act 1 Scene 2? Folder check Tuesday, 17 June 2025 ENGLISH Today we will know AO2: How Shakespeare uses authorial methods to present Othello in Act 1 Scene 2 AO3: How Shakespeare is both influenced by and against contemporary Jacobean stereotypes Today we will remember Key contextual information linked to Othello (homework task) Your responsibility Must be brought to every lesson Kept neat and tidy Regular folder checks (no notice) discussed at parents evening if needed Divided into sections for your core topics using dividers Useful words for today Barbarian Christ-like Restrained Authoritative Dignified Racist compassionate, discerning and analytical readers eloquent, intentional and imaginative writers active, truthful and confident speakers

C/W How does Shakespeare introduce Othello in Act 1 Scene 2? Folders Folder sections needed for this term Othello Pre-1900 poetry Assessments Key words and terminology Tuesday, 17 June 2025 ENGLISH Today we will know AO2: How Shakespeare uses authorial methods to present Othello in Act 1 Scene 2 AO3: How Shakespeare is both influenced by and against contemporary Jacobean stereotypes Today we will remember Key contextual information linked to Othello (homework task) Also required Literary timeline Exercise book hole punched and kept in folder Useful words for today Barbarian Christ-like Restrained Authoritative Dignified Racist compassionate, discerning and analytical readers eloquent, intentional and imaginative writers active, truthful and confident speakers

C/W How does Shakespeare introduce Othello in Act 1 Scene 2? Tuesday, 17 June 2025 ENGLISH Today we will know AO2: How Shakespeare uses authorial methods to present Othello in Act 1 Scene 2 AO3: How Shakespeare is both influenced by and against contemporary Jacobean stereotypes Today we will remember Key contextual information linked to Othello (homework task) Home study Set weekly by each teacher on classcharts Reading journals - 20 minutes per night of independent reading Discussed every 2 weeks with Miss Sendonari (wk 1 Monday lesson) Useful words for today Barbarian Christ-like Restrained Authoritative Dignified Racist compassionate, discerning and analytical readers eloquent, intentional and imaginative writers active, truthful and confident speakers

C/W How does Shakespeare introduce Othello in Act 1 Scene 2? Tuesday, 17 June 2025 A* ENGLISH Today we will know AO2: How Shakespeare uses authorial methods to present Othello in Act 1 Scene 2 AO3: How Shakespeare is both influenced by and against contemporary Jacobean stereotypes Today we will remember Key contextual information linked to Othello (homework task) Lesson expectations Be prepared Be brave Be kind Beyond Useful words for today Barbarian Christ-like Restrained Authoritative Dignified Racist compassionate, discerning and analytical readers eloquent, intentional and imaginative writers active, truthful and confident speakers

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C/W How does Shakespeare introduce Othello in Act 1 Scene 2?Tuesday, 17 June 2025 ENGLISH Today we will know AO2: How Shakespeare uses authorial methods to present Othello in Act 1 Scene 2 AO3: How Shakespeare is both influenced by and against contemporary Jacobean stereotypes Today we will remember Key contextual information linked to Othello (homework task) School emails Remember to check your school email regularly in case we email you important notices and updates Useful words for today Barbarian Christ-like Restrained Authoritative Dignified Racist compassionate, discerning and analytical readers eloquent, intentional and imaginative writers active, truthful and confident speakers

C/W How does Shakespeare introduce Othello in Act 1 Scene 2?Tuesday, 17 June 2025 Books ENGLISH Today we will know AO2: How Shakespeare uses authorial methods to present Othello in Act 1 Scene 2 AO3: How Shakespeare is both influenced by and against contemporary Jacobean stereotypes Today we will remember Key contextual information linked to Othello (homework task) Useful books for the course The Art of Writing English Literature Essays: For A-level and Beyond Michael Meally, Neil Bowen You can t revise for A-level English Literature! Yes you can Mark Roberts Beginning theory Peter Barry A little history of poetry John Carey The Cambridge Guide to Reading Poetry Andrew Hodgson Paper 1 Love Through the Ages York notes for A-level Othello The Quotation Bank Othello A reader s guide to essential criticism Othello The Art of Poetry Volume 4 Love Through the Ages pre-1900 poetry Useful words for today Barbarian Christ-like Restrained Authoritative Dignified Racist compassionate, discerning and analytical readers eloquent, intentional and imaginative writers active, truthful and confident speakers

C/W How does Shakespeare introduce Othello in Act 1 Scene 2?Tuesday, 17 June 2025 ENGLISH Today we will know AO2: How Shakespeare uses authorial methods to present Othello in Act 1 Scene 2 AO3: How Shakespeare is both influenced by and against contemporary Jacobean stereotypes Today we will remember Key contextual information linked to Othello (homework task) Act 1 Scene 2 of the play Partner B tell partner B your summary of the scene. Ask your partner 3 questions about what happens, when you have finished. Partner A listen carefully to the summary, then answer your partner s questions Useful words for today Barbarian Christ-like Restrained Authoritative Dignified Racist compassionate, discerning and analytical readers eloquent, intentional and imaginative writers active, truthful and confident speakers

C/W How does Shakespeare introduce Othello in Act 1 Scene 2?Tuesday, 17 June 2025 Act 1 Scene 2 ENGLISH Today we will know AO2: How Shakespeare uses authorial methods to present Othello in Act 1 Scene 2 AO3: How Shakespeare is both influenced by and against contemporary Jacobean stereotypes Today we will remember Key contextual information linked to Othello (homework task) Discussion questions 1. Iago s opening line is I lack iniquity . Why is this ironic? 2. How does Shakespeare use dramatic irony at the start of this scene? 3. How might Shakespeare use foreshadowing when Iago pledges his loyalty to Othello? 4. Iago says I fetch my life and being from men of royal siege. How does this help us to understand his character further? 5. What is interesting about the way that Othello describes his marriage to Desdemona? How might this present the theme of love in the play? Useful words for today 6. Iago swears by Janus who was a two-faced Roman God. Why might Shakespeare have included this? Barbarian Christ-like Restrained Authoritative Dignified Racist compassionate, discerning and analytical readers eloquent, intentional and imaginative writers active, truthful and confident speakers

C/W How does Shakespeare introduce Othello in Act 1 Scene 2?Tuesday, 17 June 2025 ENGLISH Key Quotation Today we will know AO2: How Shakespeare uses authorial methods to present Othello in Act 1 Scene 2 AO3: How Shakespeare is both influenced by and against contemporary Jacobean stereotypes Today we will remember Key contextual information linked to Othello (homework task) Act 1 Scene 2 Othello: My services which I have done the signiory / Shall out-tongue his complaints KEY QUOTATION Useful words for today Barbarian Christ-like Restrained Authoritative Dignified Racist compassionate, discerning and analytical readers eloquent, intentional and imaginative writers active, truthful and confident speakers

C/W How does Shakespeare introduce Othello in Act 1 Scene 2?Tuesday, 17 June 2025 ENGLISH Today we will know AO2: How Shakespeare uses authorial methods to present Othello in Act 1 Scene 2 AO3: How Shakespeare is both influenced by and against contemporary Jacobean stereotypes Today we will remember Key contextual information linked to Othello (homework task) Useful words for today Barbarian Christ-like Restrained Authoritative Dignified Racist compassionate, discerning and analytical readers eloquent, intentional and imaginative writers active, truthful and confident speakers

C/W How does Shakespeare introduce Othello in Act 1 Scene 2?Tuesday, 17 June 2025 Act 1 Scene 2 Discussion questions 1. Iago says that Othello has boarded a land crack and that it would prove lawful prize. What do you notice about Iago s language when talking about women? ENGLISH Today we will know AO2: How Shakespeare uses authorial methods to present Othello in Act 1 Scene 2 AO3: How Shakespeare is both influenced by and against contemporary Jacobean stereotypes Today we will remember Key contextual information linked to Othello (homework task) 2. How does Shakespeare present Othello in contrast to Brabantio? 3. Whose side does the audience want us to be on and why might this be? 4. How do we, as an audience, perceive Brabantio s portrayal of Othello as someone who has seduced Desdemona with black magic? Useful words for today Barbarian Christ-like Restrained Authoritative Dignified Racist compassionate, discerning and analytical readers eloquent, intentional and imaginative writers active, truthful and confident speakers

C/W How does Shakespeare introduce Othello in Act 1 Scene 2?Tuesday, 17 June 2025 ENGLISH Key Quotation Today we will know AO2: How Shakespeare uses authorial methods to present Othello in Act 1 Scene 2 AO3: How Shakespeare is both influenced by and against contemporary Jacobean stereotypes Today we will remember Key contextual information linked to Othello (homework task) Act 1 Scene 2 Othello: Keep up your bright swords, for the dew will rust them KEY QUOTATION Useful words for today Barbarian Christ-like Restrained Authoritative Dignified Racist compassionate, discerning and analytical readers eloquent, intentional and imaginative writers active, truthful and confident speakers

C/W How does Shakespeare introduce Othello in Act 1 Scene 2?Tuesday, 17 June 2025 ENGLISH Today we will know AO2: How Shakespeare uses authorial methods to present Othello in Act 1 Scene 2 AO3: How Shakespeare is both influenced by and against contemporary Jacobean stereotypes Today we will remember Key contextual information linked to Othello (homework task) A.C. Bradley Othello is a survivor of the heroic age, living in a later and smaller world How might one agree with this view? CRITICAL PERSPECTIVE Useful words for today How might one disagree? Barbarian Christ-like Restrained Authoritative Dignified Racist compassionate, discerning and analytical readers eloquent, intentional and imaginative writers active, truthful and confident speakers

C/W How does Shakespeare introduce Othello in Act 1 Scene 2?Tuesday, 17 June 2025 ENGLISH Homework for next week Today we will know AO2: How Shakespeare uses authorial methods to present Othello in Act 1 Scene 2 AO3: How Shakespeare is both influenced by and against contemporary Jacobean stereotypes Today we will remember Key contextual information linked to Othello (homework task) Useful words for today Barbarian Christ-like Restrained Authoritative Dignified Racist compassionate, discerning and analytical readers eloquent, intentional and imaginative writers active, truthful and confident speakers