Study Guide to Othello by William Shakespeare (Bright Notes)

A comprehensive study guide offering in-depth explanation essay and test prep for William Shakespeares Othello the inspiration behind many operas films and literary adaptations. As a tragedy of the seventeenth-century Othellos performance continues today due to the timeless themes of racism love jealousy betrayal revenge and repentance. Moreover Shakespeare was inspired by English French and Italian works but Othello was primarily inspired by Giovanni Battista Giraldi Cinthios Hecatommithi. This Bright Notes Study Guide explores the context and history of Shakespeares classic work helping students to thoroughly explore the reasons it has stood the literary test of time. Each Bright Notes Study Guide contains: - Introductions to the Author and the Work - Character Summaries - Plot Guides - Section and Chapter Overviews - Test Essay and Study Q&As The Bright Notes Study Guide series offers an in-depth tour of more than 275 classic works of literature exploring characters critical commentary historical background plots and themes. This set of study guides encourages readers to dig deeper in their understanding by including essay questions and answers as well as topics for further research.