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Description
Othello is a major Shakespearean text, studied widely and often adapted for film and TV and is especially challenging for a multicultural society. Othello lends itself to criticism through discussion of the major characters although this study also focuses on recent criticism's analysis of the characters as "signifiers". The study of the key characters takes the discussion of the text immediately into the central issues of "otherness", gender, race and power.
Table of Contents
Introduction: An Overview of Othello
1. Introducing Othello
2. Othello: A Man of Parts
3. Othello: 'Speak of me as I am'
4. Iago: Character
5. Iago: Sign: From Psychology to Psychoanalysis
6. Iago: Sign: From Psyche to Clio
7. Desdemona: Character and Sign
8. The Importance of the Minor characters
Conclusion: Through the Characters to the Key Themes and Issues
Bibliography
Index
Product details
Published | 07 Jan 2008 |
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Format | Ebook (PDF) |
Edition | 1st |
Extent | 152 |
ISBN | 9781441190925 |
Imprint | Continuum |
Series | Character Studies |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
About the contributors
Reviews
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"Each book in the 'Character Studies' series edited by Ashley Chantler is a recommended pick for high school and college-level libraries alike, providing fine literary analysis through concept of character which makes this an excellent choice for drama as well as literary students." -Midwest Book Review
James A. Cox
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'Great starting points for first-timers, and food for thought for familiars.' - Will Sharpe, The Shakespeare Bookshop Newsletter
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Potter's study is that of a well-read author who opens our eyes to new aspects of the characters of the play.
The Year's Work in English Studiesl, vol 89, No. 1

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