context

key words-

this debates , the concerns of ….. , the attitudes towards ..

the emergent ideology

the dominant ideology - christianity was the dominant ideology during the time

othello written in an anxious era - elizabeth’s reign ended and james’ reign just started 1603 elizabeth died

feminist view of othello

A feminist critic would consider the roles of the male and female characters in relation to the patriarchal context of the play. Many feminist critics have noted how female characters in Jacobean tragedies are victims who have limited power and are punished for their sexuality.

Desdemona ‘accepts her culture’s dictum that she must be obedient to males’- could disagree with the point as “ lend “ imperative

Lisa Jardine “Desdemona is punished by patriarchy” and “Desdemona a “stereotype of female passivity”

RELIGION

The time was more conversant and comfortable with religious and cultural tradition - eg bible , book of common - they were more familiar with the christian beliefs then a more modern audience - references would’ve hit more