Othello- Cultural Context Questions

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Othello- Cultural Context You have been provided with a range of information relating to the cultural context of Othello.

Read through the information and use it to answer the following questions as succinctly as possible.

• Who were the Moors? • How were the Moors regarded in Shakespeare’s time? • What were the military duties of Cassio (Lieutenant) and Iago? (Ancient/Ensign) • Who may Shakespeare have written the play for and why? • When in history did the wars between Venice and Turkey take place? • What were the attitudes to marriage during this time? What was expected of a daughter?

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