Shakespeare's "Othello"

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  1. Where are they?
     Exact geographic location

     Note textural references and descriptions
  2. When are they?
     Day, month, year

     Note special significance of date or season
  3. Who are they?
     Relationships and social-economics

     Under what government

     In what religious environment

     Believing what about ethical conduct, sex, marriage, family?
  4. What happened before the play began?
  5. What do the major characters feel about their world?
  6. What is the function of each character?
     Who is the protagonist?

     Who is the antagonist?

     Which characters lead and which support?

     Identify and describe the stereotypical characters

  7. What is the style of the dialogue?
  8. What is the plays action?
  9. What is the plays theme?

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