Shakespeare's Othello: Introduction to context, characters and themes | Shakespeare Play by Play

The video series explores Shakespeare's play Othello, focusing on its historical context, structure, and themes. It provides insights into the play's setting in Venice and Cyprus, its connection to historical events, and its structure influenced by medieval morality plays. The series is divided into videos focusing on storytelling, reputation, vision, gender roles, and silence, with a final video discussing race and colorism. The aim is to help viewers engage with the play's themes and ideas.

Explain the historical context of Cyprus in relation to the play.

How does Shakespeare use the structure of a medieval morality play in Othello?

What themes will be explored in the upcoming videos of the A7 series on Othello?