Othello Analysis: Act 1 Scene 1

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Characters Discussed:
(for more information on Character see:    • Othello: Character Analysis  )
- C3 Iago 01:43, 06:33
- C6 Roderigo 04:13
- C7 Brabantio 09:33

Themes Discussed:
(for more information on Theme see:    • Othello: Theme Analysis  )
- T2 The Other/Racism 04:13, 12:49
- T3 Resentment 01:43
- T7 Psychopathology 01:43
- T9 Appearance vs reality 03:52
- T13 Love as mere animal lust 06:33
- T16 Excess vs Moderation 06:33
- T17 Dionysian (low, ignoble) vs Apollonian (high, noble) 06:33
- T18 Language reveals character 06:33
- T13 Love as ownership, enmeshment 09:33
- T1 Alienation/Separation 09:33 - 11:32
- T13 Love as witchcraft 12:49

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