The Tragedy of Othello PRE-READING ASSIGNMENTS
NAME_________________________
PART A: Denotative analysis of the title
Mark up the title below with notes that relate to the denotative meanings of the words in the title of the play that are in
ALL CAPS.
The
TRAGEDY of Othello, the MOOR of Venice
PART B: Othello reading #1
Read Othello reading assignment #1.
Answer the following questions:
 Identify and describe a situation between characters (real or imagined) that illustrates the emotion of envy.
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Identify and describe a situation between characters (real or imagined) that illustrates the emotion of jealousy.
PART C: Othello readings #2 and #3
Read Othello readings #2 and #3
Answer the following prompts:
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Identify three key facts from Othello reading #2
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Identify five key facts from Othello reading #3
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Identify a specific finding from Othello reading #3 and explain why you agree or disagree with this finding.