Othello key terms

Machiavellian

A scheming, manipulative and amoral character in a play who exploits the other characters to get what they desire.

Malcontent

Someone who is unhappy and dissatisfied with the state of affairs in their country

Lacivious/racism

A common Elizabethan sexual stereotype about black people

Proto-feminist

Women who anticipated feminist concepts pre any feminist movements

Harmatia

A fatal character flaw that leads to the downfall of the tragic hero

In media Res

A plot device which means the narrative starts in the middle of the action

Cuckhold

An Elizabethan term for a man whose wife has been unfaithful to him

Xenophobia

Having a dislike or prejudice against people from other countries