Monday, February 6, 2006

Reading

• Othello (concluded)
• Thomas Rymer, “From A Short View of Tragedy” (BC, 108)

Notes

We’ll continue our discussion about assumptions, deception, and stereotypes in Othello. We should be especially careful to address the ways that the play employs gender relations. (For example: What are Iago’s attitudes toward women — especially toward Emilia? How do Emilia and Desdemona participate in the play’s action?) In addition, it will be useful to consider gender in light of Friday’s discussion of racial attitudes.

Make sure to bring your own questions and concerns to class. What aspects of Othello do you think are important but remain unaddressed?